This Ramadan, I pray that I find freedom. Where Ramadan becomes an annual redress to balance our values, its message is not to deny yourself an existence or participation in the life of this world. Ra
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Ramadan in Istanbul
Whilst preparations for the month long celebrations start weeks in advance. A sure sign that Ramadan has started is when the Mahya, a pattern of light bulbs hung high above the minarets of the main mo
Egypt...Please Come Back to Me!
But, as an Egyptian living abroad, I felt some sadness and regret for not being there. After all, I had not physically participated in the revolution. I had just joined our fellow Egyptians by praying
"When I Found Out I Am a Gay"
I felt attracted to guys when I was young. Maybe the feeling developed when I was 10 years old. At 14, I knew that I would not want to get married as I was not attracted to women. I thought of how I w
The Suspense of Egyptian Elections
Egypt had waited 60 years to have a free presidential election, and the outcome in the last three days was amazing, to say the least. Long queues at polling stations, heated political discussions and
God, Egypt, Mubarak…
As the atmosphere got filled with energy, and millions of Egyptians got fired up, showning their enthusiasm to reshape the future of this country by voting for a new leader; who has vision and
Eyewitness on Egypt Elections
Since very early in the morning, many Egyptian men and woman stood in long queues outside the polling stations waiting for the beginning of the presidential election marathon. It is indeed, as describ
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