Egyptians buy Kahk cookies for Eid al-Fitr celebrations
STORY: Egyptians buy Kahk cookies for Eid al-Fitr celebrations
SHOOTING TIME: April 9, 2024
DATELINE: April 10, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:58
LOCATION: Cairo
CATEGORY: ECONOMY
SHOTLIST:
1. various of a bakery
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Cairo resident
3. various of a bakery
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): Kahk seller
5. various of a bakery
6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): Cairo resident
7. various of a bakery
STORYLINE:
During Eid al-Fitr, Egyptians delight in the tradition of savoring Kahk cookies, a symbolic treat of the festival, which marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Cairo resident
"Kahk brings joy, especially to children. Gifting it to guests during festive visits is a cherished old custom."
Kahk holds historical significance, dating back to ancient Egyptian times when it was offered to priests.
Today, the practice of making and sharing Kahk continues, though more opt to buy the pre-made version due to time constraints.
Despite economic challenges, Kahk remains an essential part o
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