CAIRO – Tucked away in an alley in one of Cairo's oldest quarters, Nasser Mustafa painstakingly welds small metal pieces that will come together to form a traditional lantern. Egyptians turn to the ...

Everything is falling into place. The flashing, shimmering, colours of authentic lanterns light up the night, numerous strands of paper lanterns crisscross narrow streets, and a feeling of joy makes ...

Decorating the home in celebration of Ramadan is a cherished family tradition, and experts in home-styling can offer tips and tricks for curating Ramadan-inspired decoration. “Any home constantly ...

This Ramadan, the Great Cairo Library in Zamalek has been running a number of craft workshops for children aged from six to 15 years. Among the activities aimed at stretching kids' creative thinking ...

CAIRO - Colourful lanterns and glistening metal material are piled up around Nasser Mostafa, as he sits cross-legged on the floor of his humble workshop. In Cairo's working class district of Sayeda ...

It’s a time of celebration, and what better way to express one’s joy? One of the most beloved traditions of Ramadan all over the Muslim world is decorating for the holy month. Lanterns bedeck almost ...

[JERUSALEM] At his shop in Jerusalem's Old City, Palestinian craftsman Issam Zughair makes traditional lanterns for Muslims marking the holy month of Ramadan, battling competition from cheap Chinese ...

Traditional lanterns with images of football star Mohamed Salah are seen in a market in Cairo, Egypt, on May 4, 2018. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) CAIRO, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Ahead of the holy Islamic month of ...

Ramadan mehendi designs in 2025 are set to blend traditional patterns with modern trends. New styles will include nature-inspired motifs, mandalas, minimalistic patterns, and cultural fusion. Expect ...

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