Latest in Tag: holy month Highlight
Latest in Tag: holy month
History of Mesaharaty
The Mesaharaty transformed from a mere person accompanied by a child to carry the lantern into a band of several people carrying tambourines and playing tunes chanting with each band.
Lanterns still find their way to Egyptians’ lives despite economic conditions
“It is a tradition. No one can start Ramadan without getting a new Fanoos” says merchant
How Ramadan in Egypt is different compared to anywhere else
Street decorations, lanterns, and huge family banquets: the little things that Egyptians take for granted
Ramadan preparations: anticipating joy of the holy month overcomes social torment
The streets are decorated with lights and colourful lanterns. People greet each other with smiles and wait for any interaction between them to say kul sena wa enta tayeb (used during the holy month to mean “Happy Ramadan”)
3 Copts face charges for giving Muslims dates to break fast
“There is no such crime as preaching in Egyptian law,” says defence lawyer
Notes from America: Ramadan – a personal reflection
By Ahmed Tharwat The Muslim holy month of Ramadan began last week. This fasting month is observed by millions of Muslims around the world, unless you are in China, where anti-fasting cops resort to force feeding observing Muslims in public. The number of hours that Muslims must fast will vary based on where they live. …
