Egypt’s Ministry of Environment has created Ramadan Lantern (also called fawanees) of household garbage- press photo
CAIRO – 1 April 2022: Celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, Egypt’s Ministry of Environment made Ramadan Lantern (known as fawanees) of household waste.
The unique design for Ramadan lantern was created by the Green Corner Unit team of the Central Administration for Information and Environmental Awareness (Ministry of Environment) and made of eco-friendly household waste components such as newspaper, cardboard, newspapers, magazines, spoons, and plastic bottle caps.
The recycled lanterns aim to raise environmental awareness among all sections and groups of society. They can also save money on the high cost of purchasing a lantern.
Cairo is a popular destination for authentic Ramadan experiences among Arab and Muslim cities. Egypt’s Ramadan experience combines religious and spiritual aspects with cultural traditions and entertainment.
Ramadan lanterns are one of these special traditions. They have been a part of Egyptian history for centuries. They come in many different shapes, light bulb colors and sizes.
Traditions of decorating homes and neighbourhoods with fawanees during Ramadan have been passed down from generation to generation.
Ramadan for many Egyptians is incomplete without the image of children playing in the streets with their fawanees singing the Egyptian Arabic poem, “Wahawi Ya Wahawi”.
