During Ramadan, the spirit of the holy month, a feeling of generosity, and a strong sense of community spread across Egypt. Acts of charity become a cornerstone of Egyptians’ daily life during Ramadan, with many distributing iftar meals to those in need. Others host free communal iftar meals at Ma’edat Al Rahman (table of the Merciful), which are tables filled with food, set up in the street, for those in need or unable to reach home for iftar. Others donate money to charities and government organizations that distribute Ramadan boxes filled with necessities like rice, flour, sugar, legumes, oil, and chicken to those in need. Some Egyptians take a more personal approach and create their own Ramadan bags and gift them to people within their communities. A 2024 TGM Research (TGM) report reveals that upon surveying 1,250 Egyptians aged 18 to 50, 97 percent observe Ramadan each year with charity remaining a central tradition. Twenty-three percent of Egyptians’ Ramadan budget is allocated to charity and assisting those in need, according to the report, with the most generous being those aged 18-24 dedicating 25 percent of their Ramadan budget to charitable…
