Colorful lanterns, in different shapes and sizes, dangle from children's hands and adorn homes or the entrances of buildings and stores. Ramadan songs may be played to welcome the month. So-called Ramadan tents, featuring food and entertainment, pop up to cater to gatherings. ...
In Egypt, the Arab world’s most populous country, Ramadan is typically a festive time. Colorful lanterns, in different shapes and sizes, dangle from children’s hands and adorn homes or the entrances of buildings and stores. Ramadan songs may be played to welcome the month. ...
There is a certain nostalgia tied to construction paper for me. The smell of the bright pages takes me back to my childhood when my siblings, mom and I would cut out paper link garlands and lanterns to hang around our home for Ramadan. I knew Ramadan was coming when my mo...