Ramadan is a holy month rooted in faith, history, and culture. Around the world, Muslims mark the period with different and unique traditions.
Cannons
Adopted in many countries, cannons are fired as a signal of the end of the day’s fast. Egypt, the UAE, and Lebanon are among the countries that follow this tradition.Nafars
The nafars of Morocco are responsible for waking people up at sahoor to prepare for the day of fasting. They go around neighborhoods reciting prayers at sahoor time.Haq Al-Laila
Celebrated in the UAE on the eve of the 15th Shaaban, children wear traditional clothes and carry colorful woven bags while singing and going door-to-door for sweets and nuts.Fanous
Egypt has one of the most colorful celebrations for Ramadan, as streets, homes, and neighborhoods are lit up with fanous, kaleidoscopic colored lanterns.Musaharati
Musaharati is the name given to the person who walks and beats a drum in residential areas to wake worshippers for their sahoor meal. Musaharati can be found in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Syria.Mheibes
A traditional Ramadan game played in Iraq after iftar. The game consists of two groups and the objective is to conceal a ring.
