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7 Ramadan Radio Shows to Give a Listen To

March 26, 2023

Between the hours between iftar and suhoor, Egyptians gather around in Ramdan to watch a wide range of mosalsalat (TV shows) that air on Arab television channels and streaming platforms. Yet, the hours spent commuting to and from work, iftar and suhoor gatherings, as well as grocery shopping errands can feel tedious. Radio shows have long made commuting more bearable—with riddles, songs, and varying programmes. In Ramadan, various Egyptian radio channels are airing shows,specifically made for radio,that will feature a number of Egyptian stars. Here are some light-hearted comedy drama shows to listen to on the next commute. Raas Ragaa W Saleh (Saleh and Ragaa’s Head — a play on the Arabic name of the Cape of Good Hope) Starring Amy Samir Ghanem, Hassan El Radad, and Bayoumi Fouad, comedy series Raas Ragaa w Saleh airs every day in Ramadan at 2:10 PM on Radio Nile. Kart Ahmar (Red Card) A drama discussing important social issues in a comedic manner, Kart Ahmar (Red Card) features Rana Raes, Bayoumi Fouad, and Amr Wahba. The show airs on Radio 9090 at 3:20 PM. Matloob Arees (Seeking Groom) For the third time, Ahmed…


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