 The holy fasting month of Ramadan which began on Tuesday was the source of inspiration for cartoonists. The Ramadan lanterns, introduced in this part of the world, are now made in China. "Our cultural heritage is being threatened. What if China decides not to export lanterns to us in Ramadan?" By Mohamed Ezzeddin in Sabah El-Kheir, the Egyptian weekly magazine.  Amgad Rasmi in the London-based Saudi daily Asharq Al-Awsat says the sighting of the crescent which marks the official start of the month is -- to most Arab observers at least -- food-related. parent page (6 - 12 October 2005, issue #763) |