Lanterns on High Demand in Egypt Ahead of Ramadan
IQNA – The fanous (lantern) has been a symbol of Ramadan in some countries for hundreds of years.
In Egypt, traditional colorful metal and glass lanterns are always among the data-x-items in high demand ahead of the Muslim holy month.
At the old market in Cairo, sellers put lanterns of all shapes on display as Ramadan approaches.
Days ahead of the holy month, Egyptians started to decorate their homes and streets with colorful lanterns.
Ramadan (which is likely to start on March 11 this year) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
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It is a period of prayer, fasting, charity giving and self–accountability for Muslims around the world.
During Ramadan, Muslims fast (abstain from foods and drinks) from sunrise to sunset.
Source: english.news.cn
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