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Cairo lantern-maker champions old craft against Chinese imports
Culture

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

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

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…
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