Ramadan

Government examines scrapping Daylight Saving Time
Egypt

Government examines scrapping Daylight Saving Time

The Egyptian government is considering the cancelation of daylight saving time, normally adopted towards the end of April each year,…
State TV cancels series production projects due to high costs
Egypt

State TV cancels series production projects due to high costs

Head of the Egyptian Radio and Television Union (ERTU), Osama al-Sheikh, said Egyptian state television will not purchase any new…
Egyptian exchange sees highest rise in 4 months
Business

Egyptian exchange sees highest rise in 4 months

Egypt’s stock exchange rose significantly yesterday in its first session following the Eid al-Fitr vacation, with foreign investors demonstrating an…
New clothes for Eid: A longstanding social ritual
Fashion

New clothes for Eid: A longstanding social ritual

Delicious cookies, family gatherings and a frenzy of phone calls and messages are some of the characteristic features of the…
The story of kahk al-Eid
Food

The story of kahk al-Eid

Perfectly round, perfectly scrumptious, kahk--traditional Egyptian cookies--are the perfect ending to the holy month of Ramadan, and the perfect start…
Kahk al-Eid recipe
Food

Kahk al-Eid recipe

Mouth-watering oriental cookies widely know as kahk make up an essential component of the Muslim Eid el-Fitr, the feast after…
In search of society
Opinion

In search of society

Ramadan has the distinction of being the month of television dramas. Over the years, these countless productions have been among…
Ramadan Recipe: Aubergine pasta salad
Food

Ramadan Recipe: Aubergine pasta salad

This pasta salad is both refreshing and relatively easy to make. Top it with equal parts oil, vinegar, and lemon,…
Ramadan 2010: [Ramadan] between brackets
Archaeology

Ramadan 2010: [Ramadan] between brackets

To me, Ramadan is quite an intriguing month. From the lanterns and colorful paper decorations dangling from balconies, to the…
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