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Six banks contribute to providing Iftar for 10 million fasting persons in Ramadan 2018 with Misr El-Kheir Foundation
We work to strengthen cooperation with partners, especially banks, in order to develop Egyptians: Mabda
State faces accusations of âreligious policingâ during Ramadan
A circulated video showing security personnel storming into cafes stirs controversy amid denials of discrimination against non-fasting citizens
Al-Azhar denounces Chinaâs banning of Ramadan fasting
China is depriving its Muslim population of their religious freedoms, says leading Sunni authority
Egyptians fail to embrace âausterityâ during Ramadan
A large number of Egyptians have purchased food products at small shops and large supermarket chains to take advantage of offers and discounts encouraging buyers to shop.
Ramadan: A spiritual journey
In the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims across the world fast for the holy month of Ramadan. Although the observance of this month can be hectic and less productive for some, it undoubtedly boosts spirituality and reminds Muslims of some of the core values of Islam: honesty, charity and purification. The Daily News Egypt takes you through a journey to discover Ramadanâs rituals and spiritual aims.
Tamarod calls for mass Iftar in Tahrir
Movement calls on Egyptians to break their fast in Tahrir and overcome political differences
A smooth Ramadan for non-fasters
A few simple tips to navigate safely through the month of fasting
The start of Ramadan
This year Cairo looks and feels very different at the start of the month of Ramadan.
Lent in the Coptic church
Coptic Orthodox Christians begin the most significant period of prayer and fasting in their calendars
Palestinians show solidarity with fasting prisoners
Palestinians protesting in solidarity with four detainees
The six white days of Shawal
Fasting during the âsix white days of Shawalâ is not obligatory unlike during Ramadan. Fasting can be observed on any six days in Shawal and the days do not have to be consecutive. While fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of the Muslim faith, the fasting during the month of Shawal has a different significance.
The exception to the norm
From the eyes of Muslims overseas, we explore personal experiences
Controversial Fatwa banning Muslims from eating and drinking in the streets during the day in Ramadan
The Egyptian Dar Al-Iftaâ has issued a Fatwa saying that it is “religiously unacceptable for any Muslims to publicly display that they are not fasting in Ramadan without an excuse”
Ramadan viewed from the other side
We wondered how the 10 percent of the population who are not Muslim yet very much Egyptian navigate this long month and we asked them how their daily life is affected by Ramadan.