Ramadan
Egypt loses Ramadan joy after political unrest
Egypt
July 13, 2013
Egypt loses Ramadan joy after political unrest
Ramadan is a time of festive celebrations, when rows of fanous lanterns light up the streets and a feeling of…
80,000 pray at Al-Aqsa on first Friday of Ramadan
Egypt
July 13, 2013
80,000 pray at Al-Aqsa on first Friday of Ramadan
About 80,000 Muslims attended prayers at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound on the first Friday of the Muslim fasting month of…
In photos: Ramadan around the world
Egypt
July 10, 2013
In photos: Ramadan around the world
Millions of Muslims around the world welcomed the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday. Ramadan unifies Muslims who live in…
Ramadan Fanous, an old tradition that never dies
Culture
July 9, 2013
Ramadan Fanous, an old tradition that never dies
Everything is falling into place. The flashing, shimmering, colours of authentic lanterns light up the night, numerous strands of paper…
Cabinet: Lower foodstuff prices during Ramadan
Business
June 19, 2013
Cabinet: Lower foodstuff prices during Ramadan
Cabinet spokesperson Alaa al-Hadidy on Wednesday announced a 15 percent reduction in the prices of certain consumer goods during the…
Negotiations with Shakira to appear in Egyptian TV series a rumor
Culture
June 6, 2013
Negotiations with Shakira to appear in Egyptian TV series a rumor
A source close to the “Al-Kabir Awy” TV series cast said that what was recently published about negotiations between actor…
Ramadan ads you won’t forget
Art news
August 21, 2012
Ramadan ads you won’t forget
Every Ramadan, the ad scene seems to get more and more intense. Like the US during the Super Bowl, ad…
What’s in an image: Real thugs and Ramadan thugs
Art news
August 20, 2012
What’s in an image: Real thugs and Ramadan thugs
“What do you mean by thug, exactly?” was the first question on Gamal Saber’s mind when I asked him what…
Inside the stock market of commercials
Business
August 18, 2012
Inside the stock market of commercials
Besides soaps, talk shows and religious segments, which are common features of the Ramadan media diet, a sprawling amount of…
Ramadan by the Mediterranean
Life & Style
August 18, 2012
Ramadan by the Mediterranean
For many Egyptian holiday seekers, the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan doesn’t necessarily mean the end to…