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Gorur Gosto (Beef Curry) & Luthi Pitha (Bread Made Of Rice Flour) On Sab E Barat.

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posted on 2025-09-29, 12:23 authored by TAHURA ENAM NAVILETAHURA ENAM NAVILE
This video explores the traditional culinary practices of the Rohingya community during the religious occasion of Shab e Barat. Among the special dishes prepared for the event are Gorur Gosto (beef curry) and Luthi Pitha (rice flour bread), which hold deep cultural and spiritual significance. Historically, Rohingya families would sacrifice animals from their own farms for such occasions. However, due to changing circumstances, only those who can afford it now buy beef from local camp butcher shops. The documentary follows AN3, as she prepares these dishes, sharing insights into the cooking process and their role in religious observances. She explains how those fasting for Shab e Barat traditionally break their fast with these meals after the Maghrib Adhan (evening call to prayer). Beyond Shab e Barat, Gorur Gosto and Luthi Pitha are also cherished during other significant religious events such as Fatiha, Shab e Qadr, and Eid celebrations. This documentary offers a heartfelt glimpse into the resilience, traditions, and culinary heritage of the Rohingya people.

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Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

History

Session

P01

Rights owner

Tahura Enam Navile

Cultural group

Rohingya

Participants

Mohammad Tarek , ANONYMOUS 2, ANONYMOUS 3

Country

Bangladesh

Place

Rohingya Camps, Ukhiya

Cultural context/event

Cooking

Date of creation

2024-02-25

Unique ID

2023SG05-P01-0033

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