Fanoos Ramdan, also known as Ramadan lantern (Egyptian Arabic is a famous Egyptian folklore associated with Ramadan, though many other Muslim countries adopted the tradition and the Fanous became a symbol of Ramdan. In Egypt Fanous Ramadan remains a very unique symbol of Ramadan to Egyptians, Muslims and Christians alike. It has passed from generation to generation, and is today mainly associated with children. Its popular image is children playing out in the streets during Ramadan with their Fawanees, happily swinging a Ramdan songs in Egyptian Arabic, most notably "Wahawi ya Wahawi" and "Ramadan gana". The tradition of Fanous as a decoration becoming associated with Ramadan is believed to have originated during the Fatimid Caliphate in Egypt, From that time lanterns were used to decorate and light mosques and houses, Shopping malls and places of business throughout Egypt, along with various lighting effects.
Posted on: Sat, 20 Jul 2013 00:47:01 +0000
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