Moon and stars

The Muslim calendar is based on lunar phases. And the month of Ramadan covers a full cycle.

Therefore the most widely used symbol is the night sky. But do not use stars in the empty (dark) area of the moon. If there were stars in the empty area, it would mean those stars are between the earth and the moon. So, just keep that area starless please.

Cannon
A cannon is fired just when the sun goes down and is used to signal the very first second when people are allowed to eat after the whole day of fasting.
It's kind of a social activity to gather around the cannon with sandwiches and drinks in hand waiting for the cannon to go off.

El Misaharaty
The Ramadan drummer. El Misaharaty is the name given to the person who walks and beats a drum in residential areas to wake people up to eat their suhoor (a meal eaten before the beginning of the fast) before morning prayers.
It's not practiced anymore in modern cities. Alarm clocks replaced the drummer.

Fanous
The Ramadan lantern. This lamp is basically a colorful storm lamp and it comes in dozens of different forms and shapes.
Children in small groups wearing colorful embroidered clothes carry and swing these lamps while singing a traditional song.
They are rewarded with nuts and candies.
Quran
The holy book. The main focus this month is prayers, so the Quran is an important part of the symbology.
 
Calligraphy
Arabic calligraphy is very much associated with religion, therefore it’s also part of Ramadan and used quite often. Verses from the Quran are visualised in endless number of different forms and styles. Creating a unique calligraphy requires great skill, therefore only the more sophisticated design pieces feature this form of art.
Mosque
During this month muslims go to the mosque even more regularly for prayers.
Interesting to note that around mosques there is usually a lot of charity food being distributed to the less fortunate as part of the Ramadan traditions.

Dates
The fruit of the date palm is an important symbol because many break their fast by eating a piece of date and drinking a sweet juice.One should not break the fast with any heavy food.
It takes time for the digestive system to kick start. It is told, that you can survive on a glass of milk and 10 pieces of dates a day for any amount of time.

Food
Ramadan is about fasting during the day but it’s also about feasting during the night. Wonderful dinners (or Iftars) served in tents. Many times such social dinners are accompanied with water pipes and soft music.