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Almost 80, a West Bank vendor is renowned for Ramadan's favorite dessert

(3 Feb 2026) WEST BANK QATAYEF TRADITION SOURCE: ASSOCIATED PRESS RESTRICTION SUMMARY: LENGTH: 3:45 ASSOCIATED PRESS Betunia, West Bank - 28 January 2026 1. Wide of Khairi al-Siouri, 79-years-old, pouring qatayef batter onto a hot griddle 2. Various of Khairi pouring qatayef batter onto a hot griddle 3. Wide of Khairi at his restaurant 4. Wide of Sufian al-Siouri arranging pastries on a table 5. Close up of arranging pastries 6. Close up of removing qatayef from a hot griddle 7. Wide of al-Siouris and his son making qatayef 8. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Khairi al-Siouri, 79-years-old qatayef maker: "(I've been in this job) for more than 50 years, around 52, 53 years. I learned it from a friend of mine, may he rest in peace. It wasn't in the manner I do now, meaning I developed my own way." 9. Top of al-Siouri son and father making qatayef 10. Close up of removing qatayef from a hot griddle 11. SOUNDBITE(Arabic) Khairi al-Siouri, 79-years-old qatayef maker: "I haven't taught anyone because this is my craft, and it (my recipe) holds a secret that I've only shared with my son. I'm not saying that I'm making a rocket or something (meaning making something complex). It's a very simple craft, but with intelligence, one can develop it and excel in it. There are a lot of qatayef makers out there, but few can truly master it." 12. Mid of mixing batter 13. Close up of qatayef batter being mixed in a large container 14. Wide of Khairi, pouring qatayef batter onto a hot griddle 15. Close up of qatayef batter on a hot griddle 16. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Khairi al-Siouri, 79-years-old qatayef maker: "People have gotten used to eating qatayef during Ramadan. Similarly to how you drink carob during Ramadan, but you don't usually ask for it in other months. So it's become a tradition, nothing more. Also, when a person is fasting, they can have (more) cravings." 17. Various of Sufian wrapping freshly made qatayef 18. Close up of wrapped qatayef 19. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Sufian al-Siouri, qatayef maker: "In general, people tend to crave sweets more in cold weather, and especially during Ramadan. These days, when it rains, we get many customers. But the following day, if it's sunny, the number significantly decreases. Psychologically, people are influenced by this shift. Qatayef also remains one of the most affordable types of sweets, cheaper than anything else. It costs fifteen (shekel, around $4) and if you add cheese, it costs forty shekels ($13), giving you two kilos ( in the end, which can last a while. People are aware of the financial situation too." 20. Close up of wrapped qatayef 21. Wide of customer buying qatayef 22. SOUNDBITE(Arabic) Ibrahim Ghanim, resident: "I saw it was available, felt a craving, and bought it! Although it's available year-around, in Ramadan it has a special taste. This shop is clean and its products are delicious." 23. Mid of Khairi preparing pastries 24. Wide of Sufian making Falafel 25. Mid of restaurant 26. Wide of restaurant street exterior STORYLINE: As Ramadan approaches, many Muslims are preparing to liven up their post-iftar spreads with a special sweet: Qatayef. For 79-years-old Khairi al-Siouri, the tiny pancakes, stuffed with cream, nuts and served drizzling with syrup, are his life's work. Although his shops sells falafel, hummus among other items, Khairi has a special spot in his heart for the high-calorie dessert. Over the last 50 years, he honed a special batter recipe, making his shop a distinct Ramallah spot for locals, especially during Islam's holiest month. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...