AFGHANISTAN-KHOST-EID AI-FITR-PREPARATION

AFGHANISTAN-KHOST-EID AI-FITR-PREPARATION

(220430) -- KHOST, April 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A stall selling confectionaries is pictured ahead of the Eid al-Fitr in Khost Province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2022. Like other aspects of daily life in Afghanistan, the U.S. sanctions slapped on the country's new administration has also undermined Afghans' abilities to get preparation for the Eid al-Fitr celebration. TO GO WITH "Feature: U.S. sanctions cripple Afghans to prepare for Eid al-Fitr festival" (Photo by Zaman Nazari/Xinhua)

AFGHANISTAN-KHOST-EID AI-FITR-PREPARATION

AFGHANISTAN-KHOST-EID AI-FITR-PREPARATION

(220430) -- KHOST, April 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A stall selling confectionaries is pictured ahead of the Eid al-Fitr in Khost Province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2022. Like other aspects of daily life in Afghanistan, the U.S. sanctions slapped on the country's new administration has also undermined Afghans' abilities to get preparation for the Eid al-Fitr celebration. TO GO WITH "Feature: U.S. sanctions cripple Afghans to prepare for Eid al-Fitr festival" (Photo by Zaman Nazari/Xinhua)

AFGHANISTAN-KHOST-EID AI-FITR-PREPARATION

AFGHANISTAN-KHOST-EID AI-FITR-PREPARATION

(220430) -- KHOST, April 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A stall selling confectionaries is pictured ahead of the Eid al-Fitr in Khost Province, Afghanistan, April 29, 2022. Like other aspects of daily life in Afghanistan, the U.S. sanctions slapped on the country's new administration has also undermined Afghans' abilities to get preparation for the Eid al-Fitr celebration. TO GO WITH "Feature: U.S. sanctions cripple Afghans to prepare for Eid al-Fitr festival" (Photo by Zaman Nazari/Xinhua)

Muslims in Kuwait prepare for Eid al-Fitr

STORY: Muslims in Kuwait prepare for Eid al-Fitr DATELINE: April 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of people shopping at markets STORYLINE: As the holy month of Ramadan is approaching the end, Muslims in Kuwait are preparing for the Eid al-Fitr, one of the most important festivals of the year. People in Kuwait buy delicious food, especially confectionaries, new clothes, and other commodities to celebrate the upcoming Eid al-Fitr. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuwait City. (XHTV)

Qatayef: popular dessert for Egyptians during Ramadan

STORY: Qatayef: popular dessert for Egyptians during Ramadan DATELINE: April 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of vendors making Qatayef STORYLINE: For Muslims in Egypt, nothing is sweeter than the traditional confectionaries during the month of Ramadan. After a long day of fasting, these time-honored sweets are both a great source of energy and happiness. Qatayef is one of the sweets. People usually fry and fill them with a variety of fillings, such as cream, cheese and walnuts. Some Egyptians also buy ready-made Qatayef doughs from dessert shops. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

Yemenis enjoy traditional desserts during Ramadan

STORY: Yemenis enjoy traditional desserts during Ramadan DATELINE: April 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people buying desserts at a store in Sanaa, Yemen's capital 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMED AL-SHAMI, Sanaa resident 3. various of the store 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): YASER AL-SAMDI, Store Owner 5. various of the store 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): YASER AL-SAMDI, Store Owner 7. various of the store STORYLINE: During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Yemenis usually gather together and have special sweets with the main meal. They keep the tradition despite the deteriorating economic situation. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMED AL-SHAMI, Sanaa resident "Yemeni people love to eat confectionaries. We have the habit to eat them after Iftar dinner during Ramadan. We also love to eat them during other months of the year. We take the traditional confectionaries as part of our life." Ramadan is known for its wide variety of irresistible sweets as an Iftar meal can

YEMEN-SANAA-SWEET

YEMEN-SANAA-SWEET

(220427) -- SANAA, April 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A vendor works at a store selling traditional confectionaries in Sanaa, Yemen, April 26, 2022. (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua)

YEMEN-SANAA-SWEET

YEMEN-SANAA-SWEET

(220427) -- SANAA, April 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A vendor sells traditional confectionaries at a store in Sanaa, Yemen, April 26, 2022. (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua)

An old man and girls playing go

An old man and girls playing go

An elderly man in a haori coat is enjoying a game of go with young women in this portrayal of everyday life. He is patting his forehead playfully and acknowledging defeat. The two women have their hair arranged in marumage style. The setting is in a zashiki guest room. Confectionaries are on a tray in front. Taken in the mid-Meiji Period.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number50‐3‐0]