Earlier this month, Muslims around the world celebrated Mawlid al-Nabawi, observance of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. In Egypt, the celebrations are influenced by a local tradition that dates back nearly 1,000 years, to the Fatimid period: to children's delight, they devour sugary treats made in the shape of a bride or a horse.
While production techniques for these confections have advanced, a few candymakers have remained intent on preserving the centuries-old practice of making and decorating the figures by hand.
