Egyptians looks for traditional lanterns, locally known as 'Fanous Ramadan', in central Cairo on February 21, 2024, as Muslims prepare for the holy fasting month of Ramadan which begins early next month. - For Muslims across the world, the beginning of the ninth month in the Muslim lunar calendar which marks the start of Ramadan, is a time for spiritual reflection, prayers, fasting and family reunions around the table after breaking the fast. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
Egyptian artisan Nasser makes traditional lanterns known locally as 'Fanous Ramadan' and used for decoration during the Muslim fasting month which begins in March, at his workshop in central Cairo on February 21, 2024. - For Muslims across the world, the beginning of the ninth month in the Muslim lunar calendar which marks the start of Ramadan, is a time for spiritual reflection, prayers, fasting and family reunions around the table after breaking the fast. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
A woman walks past a shop displaying traditional lanterns, locally known as 'Fanous Ramadan', in central Cairo on February 21, 2024, as Muslims prepare for the holy fasting month of Ramadan which begins early next month. - For Muslims across the world, the beginning of the ninth month in the Muslim lunar calendar which marks the start of Ramadan, is a time for spiritual reflection, prayers, fasting and family reunions around the table after breaking the fast. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
Egyptian artisan Nasser (L) and his son Mustafa make traditional lanterns known locally as 'Fanous Ramadan' and used for decoration during the Muslim fasting month which begins in March, at their workshop in central Cairo on February 21, 2024. - For Muslims across the world, the beginning of the ninth month in the Muslim lunar calendar which marks the start of Ramadan, is a time for spiritual reflection, prayers, fasting and family reunions around the table after breaking the fast. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
Mustafa, the son of Egyptian artisan Nasser, helps his father make traditional lanterns known locally as 'Fanous Ramadan' and used for decoration during the Muslim fasting month which begins in March, at his workshop in central Cairo on February 21, 2024. - For Muslims across the world, the beginning of the ninth month in the Muslim lunar calendar which marks the start of Ramadan, is a time for spiritual reflection, prayers, fasting and family reunions around the table after breaking the fast. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
A shop keeper dusts a traditional lantern, known as 'Fanous Ramadan' in Egypt outside an artisinal store in central Cairo on February 21, 2024, as Muslims prepare for the holy fasting month of Ramadan which begins early next month. - For Muslims across the world, the beginning of the ninth month in the Muslim lunar calendar which marks the start of Ramadan, is a time for spiritual reflection, prayers, fasting and family reunions around the table after breaking the fast. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
Egyptians buy 'Fanous Ramadan', a traditional lantern used for decoration during the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Egypt, at an artisinal shop in central Cairo on February 21, 2024. - For Muslims across the world, the beginning of the ninth month in the Muslim lunar calendar which marks the start of Ramadan, is a time for spiritual reflection, prayers, fasting and family reunions around the table after breaking the fast. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
Egyptian artisan Nasser (R) and his son Mustafa make traditional lanterns known locally as 'Fanous Ramadan' and used for decoration during the Muslim fasting month which begins in March, at their workshop in central Cairo on February 21, 2024. - For Muslims across the world, the beginning of the ninth month in the Muslim lunar calendar which marks the start of Ramadan, is a time for spiritual reflection, prayers, fasting and family reunions around the table after breaking the fast. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
Mustafa, the son of Egyptian artisan Nasser, helps his father make traditional lanterns known locally as 'Fanous Ramadan' and used for decoration during the Muslim fasting month which begins in March, at his workshop in central Cairo on February 21, 2024. - For Muslims across the world, the beginning of the ninth month in the Muslim lunar calendar which marks the start of Ramadan, is a time for spiritual reflection, prayers, fasting and family reunions around the table after breaking the fast. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
Egyptian artisan Nasser makes traditional lanterns known locally as 'Fanous Ramadan' and used for decoration during the Muslim fasting month which begins in March, at his workshop in central Cairo on February 21, 2024. - For Muslims across the world, the beginning of the ninth month in the Muslim lunar calendar which marks the start of Ramadan, is a time for spiritual reflection, prayers, fasting and family reunions around the table after breaking the fast. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
A shop keeper places a traditional lantern, known as 'Fanous Ramadan' in Egypt, next to several variations of the handmade decorative item outside an artisinal store in central Cairo on February 21, 2024, as Muslims prepare for the holy fasting month of Ramadan which begins early next month. - For Muslims across the world, the beginning of the ninth month in the Muslim lunar calendar which marks the start of Ramadan, is a time for spiritual reflection, prayers, fasting and family reunions around the table after breaking the fast. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
Egyptian shop keeers wait for clients as they display variations of 'Fanous Ramadan', a traditional lantern used for decoration during the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Egypt, at an artisinal shop in central Cairo on February 21, 2024. - For Muslims across the world, the beginning of the ninth month in the Muslim lunar calendar which marks the start of Ramadan, is a time for spiritual reflection, prayers, fasting and family reunions around the table after breaking the fast. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
Egyptian artisan Nasser (R) and his son Mustafa make traditional lanterns known locally as 'Fanous Ramadan' and used for decoration during the Muslim fasting month which begins in March, at their workshop in central Cairo on February 21, 2024. - For Muslims across the world, the beginning of the ninth month in the Muslim lunar calendar which marks the start of Ramadan, is a time for spiritual reflection, prayers, fasting and family reunions around the table after breaking the fast. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
Egyptians walk past a shop displaying traditional lanterns, locally known as 'Fanous Ramadan', in central Cairo on February 21, 2024, as Muslims prepare for the holy fasting month of Ramadan which begins early next month. - For Muslims across the world, the beginning of the ninth month in the Muslim lunar calendar which marks the start of Ramadan, is a time for spiritual reflection, prayers, fasting and family reunions around the table after breaking the fast. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
Egyptian artisan Nasser (R) and his son Mustafa make traditional lanterns known locally as 'Fanous Ramadan' and used for decoration during the Muslim fasting month which begins in March, at their workshop in central Cairo on February 21, 2024. - For Muslims across the world, the beginning of the ninth month in the Muslim lunar calendar which marks the start of Ramadan, is a time for spiritual reflection, prayers, fasting and family reunions around the table after breaking the fast. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP)
Egyptians preparing for Ramadan