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Video: Egypt’s Ramadan Lanterns Stand the Test of Time from YouTube.com

Watch the report below from Al Jazeera English about the making of traditional Ramadan lanterns in Egypt. One lantern maker discusses the impact of importing of Chinese-made lanterns.

Arabic Audio Recordings

learn how to pronounce these Egyptian words

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Sha-it But-tikhuh Kibbeera

Nigmet il Bahr

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Saudi Aramco World: Ramadan’s Lanterns by John Feeney

a magazine article about the history of Ramadan lanterns in Egypt; includes a translation for the popular children’s song “wahawi ya wahawi”

Colorful Lanterns

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Check out this photo entitled “Hanging Ramadan Lanterns, 2006” posted on flickr.com. Browse this photographer’s album for other images of lanterns in Egypt.