Ramadan

Ramadan: A transformation of the senses
Art news

Ramadan: A transformation of the senses

Ramadan is a time of fasting, self-restraint, and good deeds. It is also an occasion for storytelling, either in celebration…
Carlo’s for sohour
Food

Carlo’s for sohour

At the start of Ramadan, a friend asked me if I was doing the "kheyam circuit" (tent circuit). Of course,…
Ramadan recipes: Turkish pita for Ramadan
Food

Ramadan recipes: Turkish pita for Ramadan

Thanks to our flickr Ramadan Recipes group we have received a number of Ramadan food pictures and recipes to add…
TV show on Muslim Brotherhood stirs outrage
Egypt

TV show on Muslim Brotherhood stirs outrage

The suspect recites Quranic verses as he walks down a long corridor, held by the arms by two plainclothes police…
The Atayef Index: Rounding up the Ramadan sweets
Food

The Atayef Index: Rounding up the Ramadan sweets

Brainstorming for our Ramadan dessert index this year, we thought about comparing it to the Big Mac Index, and having…
Ramadan recipes: The benefits of artichokes
Food

Ramadan recipes: The benefits of artichokes

Culinary history has it that the globe artichoke originated 2000 years ago in southern Europe around the Mediterranean sea. In…
Ramadan recipes: Moussaka with bechamel
Food

Ramadan recipes: Moussaka with bechamel

Moussaka, a Mediterranean staple, is divided into three separate ingredient sets that make up the layers of this fabulously delicious…
Electricity Ministry suspends Ramadan power cuts
Egypt

Electricity Ministry suspends Ramadan power cuts

The Electricity Ministry has decided to stop temporarily cutting power in certain areas of the country.
Summertime fasting: Some tips from health experts
Health & Fitness

Summertime fasting: Some tips from health experts

This year, Ramadan falls in August--one of the hottest months of the year. Therefore, consider the following tips from health…
Italian Cultural Institute hosts Ramadan cartoon festival
Life & Style

Italian Cultural Institute hosts Ramadan cartoon festival

This Ramadan, The Italian Cultural Institute will present a series of cartoons specifically selected for the Islamic fasting month. This…
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