Draft:Mawlid sweets

Mawlid sweets (Egyptian Arabic: حلاوه المولد) are sweets originated from Egypt and are made during Mawlid al-Nabi celebration. They include Semsemya (سمسميه), Homsya (حمصيه), Sodanya (سودانيه), Turkish delight or Malban (ملبن) and number of other sweets. Typically they include lots of intensely flavorful sugary concoctions embedded with various types of caramelized nuts (sesame, pistachio, and almond nuts). Another traditional sweet created especially for Mawlid al-Nabi in Egypt is the sugar doll and the sugar “sultan on a horse” that are made of sugar and nuts decorated with colored paper.

Foulya (Sodanyya)
This is the most popular one. The main ingredients are beanut, sugar, honey, and some other ingredients.

Homosya
The main ingredients are hummus, cumin, sugar, honey, and some other ingredients.

Semsmya
The main ingredients are sesame, sugar, and some other ingredients.

Ladeda or Gozya (coconut dessert)
The main ingredients are coconut, milk, raisins, sugar, and some other ingredients.

Sugar doll and Sultan on horse
One of the most popular amongst Mawlid sweets. They are made of decorative doll or figurine that is associated with the celebration of Mawlid al-Nabi. They are made of sugar and food color that are formed as doll or figurine and given to kids.