Ramadan
Remaining Tahrir protesters say Ramadan won’t faze them
Egypt
July 31, 2011
Remaining Tahrir protesters say Ramadan won’t faze them
Some Tahrir Square protesters on Sunday declared their intention to continue their ongoing sit-in, despite the fact that some 26…
Tahrir sit-in draws down, but martyrs’ families to persevere
Egypt
July 31, 2011
Tahrir sit-in draws down, but martyrs’ families to persevere
The pressure from downtown residents and business owners to reopen Tahrir Square is intensifying after 26 political movement and parties…
The same old ingredients, but fewer portions in the Ramadan TV feast
Art news
July 31, 2011
The same old ingredients, but fewer portions in the Ramadan TV feast
As Egyptians get ready for the holy month of Ramadan on Monday, TV production companies continue their annual competition for…
Coptic Church cancels this year’s national unity iftar
Egypt
July 31, 2011
Coptic Church cancels this year’s national unity iftar
A source from the Coptic Church said on Sunday that Pope Shenouda III has canceled the usual yearly national unity…
Health Ministry tightens foodstuff scrutiny before Ramadan
Egypt
July 31, 2011
Health Ministry tightens foodstuff scrutiny before Ramadan
Egypt's Ministry of Health has tightened scrutiny over foodstuffs as part of preparating for Ramadan, the Islamic holy month. In…
Monday marks longest day in Ramadan
Egypt
July 31, 2011
Monday marks longest day in Ramadan
This Monday will be the longest day in the holy month of Ramadan in terms of the hours of fasting,…
Ramadan from an eco-perspective
Environment
July 31, 2011
Ramadan from an eco-perspective
The holy month of Ramadan is an spiritual time for most Egyptians. Given the drastic changes to many Muslims' eating…
26 Egyptian political groups to suspend sit-ins during Ramadan
Egypt
July 31, 2011
26 Egyptian political groups to suspend sit-ins during Ramadan
Twenty-six political groups have said they will suspend protests and sit-ins nationwide during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which…
Children’s corner: Fasting before maturity
Life & Style
July 29, 2011
Children’s corner: Fasting before maturity
Since Ramadan is regarded by Muslims as a time for realizing self-restraint and strengthening conviction in God, some mothers utilize…
National Association for Change suspends Tahrir sit-in
Egypt
July 26, 2011
National Association for Change suspends Tahrir sit-in
The National Association for Change (NAC) on Tuesday suspended the sit-in it has been staging for nearly two weeks in…