Laylat Al-Qadr (the night of decree)is the night sought by Muslims all over the world. It is better than a thousand months. The customs are different for each country to celebrate the arrival of the night said by the Prophet to be one of the last 10 (...)
The customs and traditions of world countries vary, and each country has its own unique customs, which become part of the culture of the people and creates their own characteristics. We will be shedding light on some of the African customs in (...)
One of the most authentic Egyptian traditions is buying Ramadan “Yamish” to make “Kushaf” and other kinds of Ramadan sweets.
Many history scholars believe that eating Yamish dates back to ancient Egyptians who made sweets and decorated them for (...)
The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina is a Balkan country in south-eastern Europe. It is nearly a country that is closed off without any coasts except for a coast extending on 26 km on the Adriatic Sea. The difference between the people of Bosnia (...)
When the coming of the holy month of Ramadan, the streets of Cairo are filled with "Ma'edat Al Rahman" (tables of mercy) which is a vital ritual in Ramadan illustrating social solidarity – something which characterises the holy month. On these (...)
In Morocco they call the month of Ramadan “Sidna Ramadan” because it is the best month of the year, and they receive it with decorations in all houses and shops, and close cafes and restaurants during the day.
In the past, women gathered on rooftops (...)
Whenever the holy month of Ramadan comes around, various images come to our minds, like Ramadan decorations, lanterns, meals, and desserts like konafeh, qatayef and baklava, which are some of the main dishes with a long history. These desserts were (...)
The majority of Muslims break their fast with dates in different countries of the world because of its high nutritional value which is suitable for fasting and is considered one of the Sunnah (traditions) of the Prophet. You will find that Muslims (...)
The month of Ramadan has been associated with a number of customs which differ from other months and add joy to Egyptian houses and streets. People still cling to the revival of these old customs because they became rituals related to the holy (...)
One of the most important personalities associated with the coming of the holy month of Ramadan is the character of the Mesaharaty, as we call it here in Egypt or the Mosaher and Abu Tabla as it is called in other Islamic and Arab countries.
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Muslims around the world celebrate on Monday the beginning of Ramadan. One of the most important religious events is the night of Roaya (moon sighting), and it marks the last night in the month of Sha'ban, and the beginning of Ramadan.
Fasting (...)