The Hijiri Calendar-Ramadan (Arabic)

This promo was produced by Sarah Hassan for the Ehky Ya Masr Podcast.

You'll find the full feature on SoundCloud and PRX. You can find Sarah on Twitter at sarah_hassan93.

The Children-Ramadan

This promo was produced by @RefanAbdelNabi for the Ehky Ya Masr Podcast.

You'll find the full feature on SoundCloud and PRX. You can find Refan on Twitter at @AlienduckRefan.

The Economy-Ramadan

This promo was produced by Sarah El Safty, @arahlafty, for the Ehky Ya Masr Podcast.

You'll find the full feature on SoundCloud and PRX. You can find Sarah on Twitter at SarahSafty.

Ehky Ya Masr Fanous Feature

“The History of the Fanous” by @NadeenShaker

This audio feature explores the origin of the story of the Ramadan lantern called the “fanous.” Learn when and how the fanous was made popular in Egypt, and how the tradition has endured, despite the recent economic crises.

"The History of the Fanous" is a part of the Ehky Ya Masr إحكي يا مصر Ramadan series.

Share photos of your family's fanous, on our Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/EhkyYaMasr/

Ehky Ya Masr Time Capsule of Ramadan Feature

“The Time Capsule of Ramadan” by Kanzy Mahmoud

This audio feature compares Ramadan in Egypt from the past to today. Ehky Ya Masr’s Kanzy Mahmoud explores Ramadan rituals, family gatherings, entertainment and neighborhood celebrations … all in an effort to highlight how different generations have celebrated and are celebrating the Holy month.

“The Time Capsule of Ramadan” is a part of the Ehky Ya Masr إحكي يا مصر Ramadan series.

Share stories of how Ramadan has changed for you and your family, on our Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/EhkyYaMasr/

Hijri Months Isn't Only Ramadan

التقويم الهجري مش بس رمضان: سارة حسن
حلقة النهاردة من #إحكي_يا_مصر عن التقويم الهجري اللي نسيناه أو فاكرين منه بس رمضان. سارة حسن هتفكرنا تاني بأهميته في حياتنا وهتتساءل عن مستقبله في السنين الجاية.

“Hijri Months Isn’t Only Ramadan” by Sarah Hassan, @SarahHassan93.

This audio feature puts the Islamic Hijri calendar under the microscope, as there are generations that have have no clue what its months are except for Ramadan. That said, Sarah Hassan reveals the importance of this calendar and wonders where will it be within a decade or two.

You can see the full script in Arabic and English:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/145eAtowKWmvxwuh45OK4ZP8CsqvpW0X5vjiclkGjx0M/edit

“Hijri Months Isn’t Only Ramadan” is a part of the Ehky Ya Masr إحكي يا مصر Ramadan series.

Share your Hijiri stories, on our Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/EhkyYaMasr/

Ehky Ya Masr Economics of Ramadan Feature

“The Economics of Ramadan” by Sarah El Safty, @arahlafty

Isn't it ironic that even though in Ramadan we're supposed to be fasting, we still end up buying and eating too much food?

On this audio feature Sarah El Safty sheds light on the food shopping habits of Egyptians during Ramadan and its effect on the economy, particularly this year following the recent devaluation of the country’s currency.

“The Economics of Ramadan” is a part of the Ehky Ya Masr إحكي يا مصر Ramadan series.

On our Facebook page, you can share stories of how the current economic crisis in Egypt has affected your family's Ramadan:
www.facebook.com/EhkyYaMasr/

Ehky Ya Masr Ramadan: The Global Experience Feature

“Ramadan: The Global Experience” by Safaa Magdy, @safy-magdy.

Ramadan in Muslim countries is the prime time of the year for TV shows, lots of delicious food, and family gatherings. Whereas in non-Muslim countries it is the prime time for Muslims to answer so many questions about their religion, say no to many food offers and struggle to balance their spiritual/work life.

“Ramadan: The Global Experience” is a part of the Ehky Ya Masr إحكي يا مصر Ramadan series.

You can share your experience of Ramadan in a non-Muslim country on our Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/EhkyYaMasr/

Ehky Ya Masr Children and Ramadan Feature

“Children and Ramadan” by Refan AbdelNabi, @refanabdelnabi.

This audio feature is a glimpse into how children experience Ramadan. The celebration and spirituality behind the Holy month; and what educational programs are available for them.

“Children and Ramadan” is a part of the Ehky Ya Masr إحكي يا مصر Ramadan series.

On our Facebook page you can share your experience of when you first began to fast for Ramadan.:
www.facebook.com/EhkyYaMasr/

Ehky Ya Masr Intending to Fast Feature

“Intending to Fast” by Nour Ibrahim, @nour-ibrahim-58.

In this episode, a Coptic Christian takes us on her attempt to go on an Islamic fast for a day. She discovers the hardships of fasting, compares Coptic fasting to Islamic fasting and discovers the significance of making intention in Islam.

Music Credits for this episode:
The Snow Queen and The Path of the Goblin King by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Endless Emotions - Piano (ID 569) by Lobo Loco licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

“Intending to Fast” is a part of the Ehky Ya Masr إحكي يا مصر Ramadan series.

On our Facebook page you can share your experience of fasting in Ramadan or for other reasons:
www.facebook.com/EhkyYaMasr/