Ramadan
Egypt’s endowment ministry says public charity Iftar tables are forbidden this Ramadan
Egypt
February 28, 2021
Egypt’s endowment ministry says public charity Iftar tables are forbidden this Ramadan
The Ministry of Endowments said that the tarawih prayers will be performed during next Ramadan under strict coronavirus precautionary measures…
Yasmine Abdel Aziz tops Google searches after clip with Khaled al-Sawy
Cinema/TV
February 19, 2021
Yasmine Abdel Aziz tops Google searches after clip with Khaled al-Sawy
Yasmine Abdel Aziz topped the list of searches on Google on Friday, after appearing video clip on Instagram with artist…
Egyptian TV show ‘Bi 100 Wesh’ heads to the big screen with upcoming film
Cinema/TV
September 25, 2020
Egyptian TV show ‘Bi 100 Wesh’ heads to the big screen with upcoming film
Following its high rates of viewership during the 2020 Ramadan season, the producer of hit Egyptian TV series ‘Bi 100…
Ahmed Helmy to star in upcoming movie, TV series
Cinema/TV
September 16, 2020
Ahmed Helmy to star in upcoming movie, TV series
Egyptian actor Ahmed Helmy revealed on Monday that he will be starring in a new film and a series set…
Egypt presents study on drug portrayals in 2020 Ramadan dramas
Cinema/TV
June 21, 2020
Egypt presents study on drug portrayals in 2020 Ramadan dramas
The Assistant Minister of Social Solidarity and Director of the Addiction, Abuse Control and Treatment Fund Amro Osman on Sunday…
Amina Khalil announces drama series “Leh Laa” launches June 6 on Shahid
Culture
June 2, 2020
Amina Khalil announces drama series “Leh Laa” launches June 6 on Shahid
Actress Amina Khalil announced Monday that her newest drama series “Leh Laa” (Why not?) will air starting Saturday, June 6…
UMC production company announces 3 shows for Egypt’s Ramadan 2021 season
Culture
June 1, 2020
UMC production company announces 3 shows for Egypt’s Ramadan 2021 season
The United Media Services (UMC) production company on Sunday announced it would produce three different series for Egypt’s 2021 Ramadan…
Ramadan drama ‘al-Ikhtiyar’ gets second season for 2021
Cinema/TV
May 25, 2020
Ramadan drama ‘al-Ikhtiyar’ gets second season for 2021
Following its great commercial and critical success, the Ramadan drama series “al-Ikhtiyar” (The Choice) has been granted a second season…
Virus lockdowns stifle Eid celebrations as infections rise
Middle East
May 24, 2020
Virus lockdowns stifle Eid celebrations as infections rise
Muslims around the world began marking a sombre Eid al-Fitr Sunday, many under coronavirus lockdown, but lax restrictions offer respite…
Friday prayers resume in Gaza despite new virus fears
Middle East
May 23, 2020
Friday prayers resume in Gaza despite new virus fears
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza’s Hamas rulers allowed mosques to reopen for Friday prayers for the first time…