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Cairo lantern-maker champions old craft against Chinese imports
Culture
May 23, 2017
Cairo lantern-maker champions old craft against Chinese imports
An Egyptian artisan who makes the traditional lanterns that adorn Middle Eastern streets during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan…
Is the spirit of Ramadan fading with the years?
Egypt
June 7, 2016
Is the spirit of Ramadan fading with the years?
Ramadan in Egypt used to have a special spiritual feel. Interwoven with the religious essence of the holy month of…
In search of the fanous Ramadan
Art news
August 2, 2010
In search of the fanous Ramadan
Fanous Ramadan (the Ramadan lantern) is an essential part of Ramadan’s magical atmosphere. The origin of the fanous dates back…