High prices keep sales low in Cairo as residents prepare for Ramadan

Muslims across Egypt are preparing for the start of the holy month of Ramadan on Tuesday. But at the Sayyida Zeinab market in Cairo’s Old Islamic neighborhood, rising

“Prices are definitely high and increase every year compared to the previous year, so demand is low,” says Cairo resident Hossam Mohamed Sobhi.

“For example, a lantern that we used to buy last year for between 50-60 pounds ($1.1-1.3) costs now 150-200 pounds ($3.2-4.2)…