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home > fellows' stories > spring 2003 > egypt

Ramadan Dates Named for Political Figures

by Suzanne Marmion, Fall 2003 IRP Fellow
Reprinted with permission of "The World"

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Every year, Egyptian markets name their dried dates after world political figures and celebrities for Ramadan. "The World's" Suzanne Marmion reports on the winners and losers in this popular local tradition.

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