Long time ago, it became the habit that the government fires a canon, which voice is so loud to be heard everywhere for announcement. The former is a cake-like made of wheat, and full of sugar, honey, raisins and different types of nuts. The later is almost the same, but takes the shape of a small circular cake, which is folded to include the nuts and raisins. With Ramadan being the most joyful month of the whole year, children also have their share of fun. These are traditionally made of tin and colored glass, with a candle inside.
Modern ones are battery operated, but lack the spirit.
This tradition is still practiced, though rarely now in the streets, except among middle to poor neighborhoods, and in the countryside. With the introduction of TV in the 1960 s, the traditions changed again. TV transmission lasts almost 24 hours a day, and the programs include too many new serials and movies. More than half of the serials produced by the Egyptian TV are broadcasted during Ramadan for the first time. The family is usually gathered around the TV for long hours, if they do not go for prayers.