Ramadan in Egypt
Ramadan in Egypt has its own essence and culture. These
pictures
depict what the holy month is like in Egypt and covering all aspects
of Ramadan.
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| Many head over to Al Hussein to have sohour, the last meal of the night before Muslims begin their fast. | Many yameesh stores, stores that sell dried fruit and assorted nuts, sell all sorts of spices. This is hibiscus before it is turned into a traditional Ramadan drink. | People overcrowd Al Hussein to have a quick bite before the morning prayers. | ||
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Yasmeen El-Mallah /Caravan Staff |
Yasmeen El-Mallah /Caravan Staff |
Yasmeen El-Mallah /Caravan Staff |
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| A yameesh shop in Al Hussein. The majority of these shops stay open until the wee hours of the morning and close until around noon before reopening. | A view of the sun right before it sets on Kasr El Nile bridge |
This maedat rahman, a large food hall that provides
iftar for the less that is sponsored usually by someone or a company, is located off of Mohi El Din Abu El Ezz Street in Dokki. |
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Yasmeen El-Mallah /Caravan Staff |
Mohammed Abu Bakr /Caravan Staff |
Mohammed Abu Bakr /Caravan Staff |
