Ramadan
Biopics in the Arab world: History entangled with subjectivity
Art news
August 29, 2011
Biopics in the Arab world: History entangled with subjectivity
Two films about Egypt’s second president - “Nasser 56” (a 1996 Egyptian production) and “Gamal Abdel Nasser” (a 1999 Syrian…
Al-Azhar voices anger at Syrian security assault on Damascus mosque
Egypt
August 29, 2011
Al-Azhar voices anger at Syrian security assault on Damascus mosque
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb has expressed anger about Saturday's assault on Al-Rifai mosque in Damascus by Syrian army and…
A Nordic Ramadan
Life & Style
August 28, 2011
A Nordic Ramadan
In Scandinavia - a region that includes Norway, Sweden and Denmark - Muslims are a minority and there are no…
The trials of Ramadan away from home
Life & Style
August 25, 2011
The trials of Ramadan away from home
Because the holy month of Ramadan is accompanied by a number of traditions and activities that Muslims have become accustomed…
Ramadan’s talk shows display their forgiving side
Egypt
August 23, 2011
Ramadan’s talk shows display their forgiving side
Along with fasting during the day, the other main feature of Ramadan is the peak television and talk show season…
Ramadan can be a challenge for vegetarians
Environment
August 22, 2011
Ramadan can be a challenge for vegetarians
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims are expected to fast during daylight hours, all the while continuing with their…
Ramadan talk show questions Salafi dogmas
Egypt
August 21, 2011
Ramadan talk show questions Salafi dogmas
Ahmed Abu Haiba, the host of a new talk show this Ramadan, has an ambitious agenda. He hopes that his…
‘Al-Shahroura’ drama fails to catch a shining star
Art news
August 19, 2011
‘Al-Shahroura’ drama fails to catch a shining star
“Al-Shahroura,” a biographical drama of glamorous and prolific Lebanese singer Sabah showing this month, focuses on the personal life and…