Ramadan
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…
Egypt’s Radio and TV Union to broadcast Eid prayers from Al-Sayeda Nafeesah Mosque
Egypt
May 21, 2020
Egypt’s Radio and TV Union to broadcast Eid prayers from Al-Sayeda Nafeesah Mosque
The Egyptian Radio and Television Union will broadcast the Eid al-Fitr prayers from Al-Sayeda Nafeesah Mosque, said the spokesperson for…
Egyptians rush to buy treats before Eid al-Fitr curfew
Egypt
May 21, 2020
Egyptians rush to buy treats before Eid al-Fitr curfew
CAIRO (Reuters) – Families rushed to buy sweets and biscuits in Cairo as they prepared to celebrate the end of…
Chafing under lockdown, Palestinians long for Eid celebrations
Middle East
May 21, 2020
Chafing under lockdown, Palestinians long for Eid celebrations
BETHLEHEM, West Bank/GAZA (Reuters) – Bethlehem is struggling back to life just in time for the Muslim holiday of Eid…
Saudi Ramadan TV dramas invite scrutiny of Israel ties
Middle East
May 21, 2020
Saudi Ramadan TV dramas invite scrutiny of Israel ties
Two Ramadan television dramas on a Saudi-controlled network have stirred controversy as they test public perceptions of quietly warming relations…
Coronavirus stifles Eid al-Fitr celebrations
Middle East
May 20, 2020
Coronavirus stifles Eid al-Fitr celebrations
As the Muslim world prepares to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Islam’s holiest month, many of the faithful…