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Fasting has no impact on catching coronavirus: Egypt’s endowments minister
Egypt
April 13, 2020
Fasting has no impact on catching coronavirus: Egypt’s endowments minister
Endowments Minister Mohamed Mokhtar Gomaa said in a Monday statement that he contacted Health Minister Hala Zayed to discuss whether…
Mosques to remain closed, charity iftar tables banned in Ramadan
Egypt
April 7, 2020
Mosques to remain closed, charity iftar tables banned in Ramadan
The Ministry of Endowments announced on Tuesday that it will continue the suspension of all group religious activities during Ramadan,…
During Ramadan, late-night gyms boom in the Gaza Strip
Middle East
May 31, 2019
During Ramadan, late-night gyms boom in the Gaza Strip
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — It’s past midnight, but a dozen Palestinians are still running and sweating at a…
Healthy dietary recommendations for Ramadan
Health & Fitness
May 9, 2019
Healthy dietary recommendations for Ramadan
You might be wondering whether the food you eat during Ramadan meets your body’s nutritional needs. Furthermore, fasting for long…
A look at the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan
Middle East
May 6, 2019
A look at the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Many Muslims around the world began fasting Monday to mark the start of the…
Kushner: Mideast plan to come after Ramadan, seek Palestinian investment
Middle East
April 24, 2019
Kushner: Mideast plan to come after Ramadan, seek Palestinian investment
US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner said Tuesday he would present his long-awaited Middle East peace proposal around June…
Ramadan lanterns appear on market in various shapes
Egypt
April 18, 2019
Ramadan lanterns appear on market in various shapes
Only a few days to go before the beginning of the month of Islamic fasting wherein Egyptians observe numerous traditions,…
Security measures raised at Minya churches for fast of Nineveh
Egypt
February 19, 2019
Security measures raised at Minya churches for fast of Nineveh
The Minya Security Directorate has imposed extraordinary security measures around churches, archbishoprics, and monasteries on Monday for three consecutive days…
A Ramadan etiquette guide for non-Muslims
Society
May 17, 2018
A Ramadan etiquette guide for non-Muslims
There are 7.6 billion people in the world. And a full 24 percent of them — 1.8 billion — are fasting from…
Heat wave expected in first few days of Ramadan
Egypt
May 16, 2018
Heat wave expected in first few days of Ramadan
Chairman of the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) Ahmed Abdel Aal anticipates a heat wave starting on Thursday until Tuesday, May…