Ramadan
NCW analyzes portrayal of women in this Ramadan’s dramas
Egypt
June 26, 2016
NCW analyzes portrayal of women in this Ramadan’s dramas
The media committee of the National Council for Women (NCW), headed by Suzan al-Qelliny, has analyzed the image of the…
Ramadan at Saint Catherine’s Monastery: a unique model of coexistence
Egypt
June 20, 2016
Ramadan at Saint Catherine’s Monastery: a unique model of coexistence
Between the minaret of the Fatimid mosque and the bell tower of the church at Saint Catherine's Monastery, south Sinai,…
Prayers and iftar on the beach: Ramadan the north coast way
Egypt
June 19, 2016
Prayers and iftar on the beach: Ramadan the north coast way
The North Coast this year adds a unique flavor to Ramadan, transforming old customs and traditions into a novel experience.…
A festival of fun: Islamic Cairo comes alive at Ramadan
Life & Style
June 14, 2016
A festival of fun: Islamic Cairo comes alive at Ramadan
In Cairo the essence of Ramadan is tangible in the air and it seems that the rhythm of the city…
Government launches energy efficiency media campaign
Egypt
June 14, 2016
Government launches energy efficiency media campaign
At the height of the Ramadan TV advertisement season, a new government advert has caught the attention of viewers. Both…
Konafa creations: The sumptuous sweets of Ramadan 2016
Food
June 13, 2016
Konafa creations: The sumptuous sweets of Ramadan 2016
One of the most unforgettable scenes of Ramadan is the "Konafa" maker standing behind a simple furnace made of clay,…
At Ramadan, migrants in Europe dream of family and comfort food
Life & Style
June 7, 2016
At Ramadan, migrants in Europe dream of family and comfort food
As Ramadan began in Germany on Monday, Syrian asylum seeker Khairallah Swaid said he would pray for a reunion with…
Ramadan lanterns: the good, the bad and the downright ugly
Life & Style
June 6, 2016
Ramadan lanterns: the good, the bad and the downright ugly
In the run up to Ramadan, Cairo’s streets are always alive with Muslims making preparations for the holy month and…
Hot weather to continue Sunday, getting cooler with Ramadan
Egypt
June 4, 2016
Hot weather to continue Sunday, getting cooler with Ramadan
Meteorologists are predicting very hot weather to continue across Egypt on Sunday, with a drop in temperatures on Monday coinciding…
PM instructs Cabinet task force to tackle food prices ahead of Ramadan
Egypt
June 3, 2016
PM instructs Cabinet task force to tackle food prices ahead of Ramadan
Prime Minister Sherif Ismail has instructed the Cabinet's task force committee to address the recent hikes in the prices of…