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Aşure ( Turkish , German Aschure , Armenian Անուշապուր , Anuschabur ) is a Middle East and in many Islamic common countries dessert or a dessert from pre-Islamic times . Made from white beans , chickpeas , wheat , rice , water, raisins , chopped walnuts , pomegranate seeds, and powdered sugar , it is made by boiling the ingredients one at a time and then mixing them together. The name Aşure comes from the Arabic word aschara meaning "ten"; Ashura is called the tenth day of the month of Muharram on the Islamic calendar . The dessert is traditional especially among Alevis , but also among Sunnis and Armenian Christians.
Alevis traditionally end the 12-day period of fasting and mourning for Muharrem with the preparation, distribution and eating of aşure. On this (13th day) you can fast until noon. This is to express gratitude that Zein Al Abidin , the son of Husain ibn Ali (and thus great-grandson of Mohammed ) survived the battle of Karbala due to his illness . This custom goes back to Noah : It is believed that after the great flood was over and he had stepped back on solid ground, he prepared this dessert for the first time with the last remnants of his supplies and ate it as a feast with the survivors of the ark.
According to the Islamic calendar , the dessert is served on the 10th day of the Arabic month of Muharram ( Arabic محرم) prepared and distributed to neighbors and friends. Again, Noah is considered the reason / founder. Many devout Muslims fast on this day.
Armenians prepare their Anushabur , as they call Ashure , on the New Year and the following week until January 6th ( Armenian Christmas ).
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- ↑ Alevi Community Germany eV State Representation Bavaria: Alevi Community Germany eV State Representation Bavaria. Retrieved September 30, 2017 .