The mosalsalat (TV shows) airing in Ramadan are one of the most essential aspects of Ramadan in Egypt.
Hundreds of thousands of people around the country spend their iftar or suhoor nights transfixed to a TV, savoring their favorite series of the year.
Every year, Egyptians are torn between all the stories presented in the Ramadan race, which they rely on for entertainment during the holy month.
There are a few women-related viewers are particularly looking forward to:
Women’s Rights VS Reality
That El Wesaya (Under Guardianship)
Starring Mona Zaki, Taht El Wesaya is based on a true story, where a mother of two struggles to raise her children after her husband’s death. To cope, she becomes a fisherwoman.
‘Omla Nadra (Rare currency)
For the first time, Nelly Karim plays a woman from Upper Egypt. The show addresses the topic of inheritance in Egypt’s south, as well as the prejudice and unfairness that many women endure as a result of conventions and traditions.
1000 Hamdella ‘Ala Salama (Welcome back)
Youssra, a mother of two, returns to Egypt after years of living abroad with her children. The show, set in a comic setting, highlights the occurrences and difficulties that Egyptians living abroad face when they return to Egypt.
Relationships: Familial and Romantic
‘Elaqa Mashrou’a (A Legal Relationship)
Yasser Galal stars in this series about domestic violence and second marriages. The series tackles family and love connections, as well as the challenges that come with them, in a tense drama.
El Harsha El Sab’a (Seventh Year Itch)
Amina Khalil and Mohamed Shahin, who met in high school, are in their seventh year of marriage and are experiencing boredom and exhaustion.
The series addresses the stress in the relationship and shows if their love can endure despite current pressures, such as the pressures of parenting twins and the complexities that come with marriage.
Terrorism
101 Al Kateeba (The Battalion 101)
Al Kateeba 101 is based on a true tale of a battalion of the same name that battled against terrorist assaults in Sinai in 2018. The series, starring Asser Yassin and Amr Youssef, embarks on a trip that begins on January 28, 2018.
Mental Wellness
Taghyeer Gaw (A Change of scene)
Menna Shalaby is obliged to fly to Lebanon while caring for her ailing mother after thinking her relatives are attempting to steal her property. This series, set in Egypt and Lebanon, explores paranoia, drug and alcohol misuse, and other topics.
