Fanous or Fanoos (Egyptian Arabic: فانوس IPA: [fæˈnuːs], pl.فوانيس[fæwæˈniːs]), also widely known as Fanous Ramadan (Arabic: فانوس رمضان),[1] is an Egyptian folk and traditional lantern used to decorate streets and homes in the month of Ramadan. With their origins in Egypt, they have since spread across the Muslim world and are a common symbol associated with the holy month.[2][3]
Traditional Egyptian fanous lanterns in Cairo, Egypt, celebrating Ramadan
The word "Fanous" (Fanos, Phanous and Fanoos in Egyptian dialects) is a term originating from Greek φανός, phanós. It means 'light' or 'lantern'. It was historically used in its meaning of "the light of the world," and is a symbol of hope, as in "light in the darkness".
History
Old Fanous Ramadan from Egypt
The traditional use of fanous as decorations associated with Ramadan is believed to have originated during the Fatimid Caliphate, primarily centered in Egypt, where tradition holds that the Caliph Muizz was greeted and welcomed by the Egyptian people holding lanterns in masses to celebrate his arrival at Cairo during the holy month of Ramadan, as it was ancient tradition in Egypt to celebrate by lighting the streets with fanous lanterns. Its use has now spread to many Muslim countries.[4][3][5]
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In Ancient times it was similar to a lamp, and would have incorporated either candles or oil. The fanous originally developed from the torches used in the Pharaonic festivals celebrating the rising of the star Sirius. For five days, the Ancient Egyptians celebrated the birthdays of Osiris, Horus, Isis, Seth and Nephtys—one on each day—by lighting the streets with the fanous (torches).[1] Torches or candles were also used in early Christianity. This is recorded by Egyptian historian Al-Maqrizi (1364 - 1442), who noted in his book, "Al Mawaiz wa al-'i'tibar bi dhikr al-khitat wa al-'athar", that these torches or candles were used at Christmastime for celebration.[3]
Today
Fanous is widely used all over the world – especially in Asian regions and the Arab world – not just for a specific religion purposes, but for names of people or decorative purposes. They can be found in houses, restaurants, hotels, malls, etc. Often arranged as a grouping of lights arranged in different designs and shapes. Metal and glass are mostly used for their construction.
^"فانوس رمضان.. قصة بدأت فى "المحروسة".. استقبل به المصريون الخليفة المعز لدين الله الفاطمى.. وارتبط بالشهر الكريم.. واشتهرت صناعته من النحاس المنقوش وصولا للنسخ المقلدة والصناعة الصينى". Youm7.
^ abc"The history of the fanous, Cairo's traditional Ramadan lantern". The National. 2022-04-01. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
^"فانوس رمضان.. قصة بدأت فى "المحروسة".. استقبل به المصريون الخليفة المعز لدين الله الفاطمى.. وارتبط بالشهر الكريم.. واشتهرت صناعته من النحاس المنقوش وصولا للنسخ المقلدة والصناعة الصينى". Youm7.
^"Folk: The Ramadan lantern - Street Smart - Folk". Ahram Online. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
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December 27, 2022
fanous, fanoos, egyptian, arabic, فانوس, fæˈnuːs, فوانيس, fæwæˈniːs, also, widely, known, ramadan, arabic, فانوس, رمضان, egyptian, folk, traditional, lantern, used, decorate, streets, homes, month, ramadan, with, their, origins, egypt, they, have, since, sprea. Fanous or Fanoos Egyptian Arabic فانوس IPA faeˈnuːs pl فوانيس faewaeˈniːs also widely known as Fanous Ramadan Arabic فانوس رمضان 1 is an Egyptian folk and traditional lantern used to decorate streets and homes in the month of Ramadan With their origins in Egypt they have since spread across the Muslim world and are a common symbol associated with the holy month 2 3 Traditional Egyptian fanous lanterns in Cairo Egypt celebrating Ramadan Contents 1 Etymology 2 History 3 Today 4 ReferencesEtymology EditThe word Fanous Fanos Phanous and Fanoos in Egyptian dialects is a term originating from Greek fanos phanos It means light or lantern It was historically used in its meaning of the light of the world and is a symbol of hope as in light in the darkness History Edit Old Fanous Ramadan from Egypt The traditional use of fanous as decorations associated with Ramadan is believed to have originated during the Fatimid Caliphate primarily centered in Egypt where tradition holds that the Caliph Muizz was greeted and welcomed by the Egyptian people holding lanterns in masses to celebrate his arrival at Cairo during the holy month of Ramadan as it was ancient tradition in Egypt to celebrate by lighting the streets with fanous lanterns Its use has now spread to many Muslim countries 4 3 5 Fanous Fanous In Ancient times it was similar to a lamp and would have incorporated either candles or oil The fanous originally developed from the torches used in the Pharaonic festivals celebrating the rising of the star Sirius For five days the Ancient Egyptians celebrated the birthdays of Osiris Horus Isis Seth and Nephtys one on each day by lighting the streets with the fanous torches 1 Torches or candles were also used in early Christianity This is recorded by Egyptian historian Al Maqrizi 1364 1442 who noted in his book Al Mawaiz wa al i tibar bi dhikr al khitat wa al athar that these torches or candles were used at Christmastime for celebration 3 Today EditFanous is widely used all over the world especially in Asian regions and the Arab world not just for a specific religion purposes but for names of people or decorative purposes They can be found in houses restaurants hotels malls etc Often arranged as a grouping of lights arranged in different designs and shapes Metal and glass are mostly used for their construction References Edit a b FanousArchived 2009 08 28 at the Wayback Machine 2009 article Al Ahram Weekly Online فانوس رمضان قصة بدأت فى المحروسة استقبل به المصريون الخليفة المعز لدين الله الفاطمى وارتبط بالشهر الكريم واشتهرت صناعته من النحاس المنقوش وصولا للنسخ المقلدة والصناعة الصينى Youm7 a b c The history of the fanous Cairo s traditional Ramadan lantern The National 2022 04 01 Retrieved 2022 04 03 فانوس رمضان قصة بدأت فى المحروسة استقبل به المصريون الخليفة المعز لدين الله الفاطمى وارتبط بالشهر الكريم واشتهرت صناعته من النحاس المنقوش وصولا للنسخ المقلدة والصناعة الصينى Youm7 Folk The Ramadan lantern Street Smart Folk Ahram Online Retrieved 2022 04 03 Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fanous Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fanous amp oldid 1084960744, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
