16 February 2026, Egypt, Al-Sayeda Zeinab: A young shopkeeper sits around waiting for customers shopping for fanoos Ramadan at Sayeda Zeinab open market. Fanoos Ramadan is a colorful decorative lantern that's one of the most iconic symbols of the holy month of Ramadan. The tradition dates back over a thousand years to the Fatimid era in Egypt (around 969 AD). Photo: Mohammed Talatene/dpa