Ramadan is a time for prayer and reflection worldwide. But in Egypt they mark it using one of their nationwide passions: football. Since the 1960s street football tournaments have spread to every town ...

Sock ball was long considered a poor man's game for Egyptian football lovers, but more recently it's become a show of ...

Sock ball, traditionally the game of choice for Egyptian football enthusiasts, especially thrives during Ramadan, ...

According to historical accounts, the tradition of using lanterns as a decoration in Ramadan originated during the Fatimid Caliphate, primarily centred in Egypt, where Caliph Al-Muez Li-Din Allah ...

Ramadan in Egypt is a feast for the senses—lanterns glow, lights shimmer, and the air carries the rich aroma of traditional delicacies. The streets pulse with energy, blending history, spirituality, ...

At Sayeda Zeinab, neighbours join forces during Ramadan to serve meals, fostering community and compassion in Cairo.

Ramadan’s soundscape in Egypt has traditionally included the pre ... many boys and girls parade through the streets, carrying torches and playing Islamic songs. In India, where the country ...

It is said to have begun in Egypt ... roam the streets at dawn singing melodious prayers. After iftar, people come together for a traditional game of mheibes. Played by men during Ramadan, this ...

Ramadan is followed by the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr.