An Egyptian seller dusts a traditional Ramadan lantern called "fanous" at his shop stall ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Cairo, Egypt May 24, 2017. Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters
An Egyptian seller dusts a traditional Ramadan lantern called "fanous" at his shop stall ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Cairo, Egypt May 24, 2017. Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters
From Kuwait to Java: Ramadan traditions from around the world
Muslim communities around the world are united during Ramadan, both in their faith and their religious practices. But most communities also have their own special ways of celebrating the holy month, from bathing rituals to handmade lanterns.