As Eid el-Fitr approaches, families across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) prepare for festivities with a culinary staple: Kahk. These delicate, buttery cookies, often…
Author: Buthayna El Haggar
Buthayna El Haggar
A curious wanderer and neurodivergent polymath from Egypt, Buthayna is a writer, translator, and researcher passionate about storytelling through performance arts and expressive writing. A biophilic at heart, she finds solace in the sensory joys of food and music, often escaping into realms of imagination through films and literature. She is multilingual and she treasures authentic connections with those who seek growth and self-awareness, even as she often prefers the company of solitude.
Interfaith initiatives around the world are creating spaces for meaningful dialogue, shared experiences, and community-building across religious lines. This year, events in Europe, the U.S., and…
This year, a unique convergence occurs as Mother’s Day falls on March 21, aligning with the final days of Ramadan and Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of…
On March 15, 2025, Bahrain achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching its first domestically designed and built satellite, ‘Al Munther,’ aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9…
What started as a small neighborhood iftar in 2013 has transformed into one of Egypt’s most awe-inspiring Ramadan traditions. Every year on the 15th of Ramadan,…
Ramadan has long been prime time for advertisers in the MENA region, and 2025 is no exception. In Morocco, advertising investments hit approximately MAD 452 million…
Several European football leagues have introduced or continued measures to accommodate Muslim players observing Ramadan. These initiatives reflect a growing commitment to inclusivity in professional sports,…
On March 7, 2025, about 90,000 Palestinian worshipers gathered at Al-Aqsa Mosque for the first Friday prayer of Ramadan, marking another moment of unity and faith…
As International Women’s Day approaches on March 8, 2025, it’s essential to recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions of Arab women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and…
As Ramadan unfolds, Dubai transforms into a vibrant hub of cultural experiences, traditional feasts, and community-driven events. Whether you’re looking for a lavish iftar, a cultural…
