One of the most unforgettable scenes of Ramadan is the "Konafa" maker standing behind a simple furnace made of clay, swirling batter round and round on the drum-like surface of a huge round oven to ...

The holy month of Ramadan is filled with rituals and festivities that date back centuries, among which are iconic treats Konafa and Qattayef, making them part of Egypt's intangible cultural heritage.

A versatile Middle Eastern pastry that can have a variety of fillings This is my favourite Middle Eastern pastry. The cooked pastries and the raw, thin, soft vermicelli-like pastry called konafa in ...

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2019 shows Konafas in Cairo, Egypt. Konafa is an Egyptian pastry made from flour, syrup and cheese added with nuts as ingredients. It is a traditional sweet for guests and the ...