Fanoos Ramadan, or the lantern, is one of the most famous aspects in our community. Initially, it was used to light the streets during the night for people to easily go out to visit their families and friends. It is said that the Fatimid Caliph used to go out at night to sight the crescent of Ramadan and the Egyptian children went out with their candle-lit lanterns to light his path, singing joyfully for the holy month. Later the idea of the lantern spread in most of the Arab countries.

My sister Olive Oil made this colorful lantern in celebration of the tradition, for Ramadan is just days away.









You will need some colorful strips of paper and a glue.









Start by rolling five strips to form the teardrop shape and one strip into a tight coil.









Glue three teardrops together, joining them from the bottom with your fingers.





Then glue the remaining two, one at the top and one at the bottom to form the base of the lantern. Finally attach the tight coil above. Now you have your Fanoos Ramadan.









Enjoy!