Want to create an interactive transcript for this episode?
Podcast: State of the World from NPR
Episode: Street markets light up for Ramadan in Cairo and the Lunar New Year in Beijing
Description: In Old Cairo, shoppers prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and prayer. In Beijing, the Lunar New Year brings the Year of the Fire Horse, which represents action and risk-taking, but many people say they just want stability in this sluggish economy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy