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Ramadan in Cairo blends the old and the new

NPR | By Aya Batrawy
Published February 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM CST

The world's Muslims are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and prayer. In Cairo, that means shopping for gifts and buying decorations to get into the spirit of the holy month.

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Aya Batrawy
Aya Batrawy is an NPR International Correspondent. She leads NPR's Gulf bureau in Dubai.
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