EGYPT: Holy month pushes up sales of ornamental lanterns
440 views · Published 27 May 2018 · 2:12 · Indexed 26 September 2026
Channel: CGTN Africa · 2018 · News & Politics
Now, as the holy Islamic month of Ramadan continues, Egyptians flock to local markets to purchase colorful lanterns, known as fanoos in Arabic, for their children or to use them as ornaments for homes and workplaces. Yasser Hakim takes a look at the history of lanterns and how it evolved throughout the centuries. Subscribe to us on YouTube: http://ow.ly/Zvqj30aIsgY Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgtnafrica/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cgtnafrica
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