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Egypt: Bloggers call for a fun-filled harassment-free Eid

Written on 16 Sep, 2009 at 1:09 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times

As Eid Al Fitr approaches, women in Egypt are bracing themselves for even more sexual harassment than what has already become a disturbing norm. Bloggers and online activists are also joining forces to fight the phenomenon, calling for a fun-filled... (Continue reading)

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Egypt: Why do we arrest those who do not fast?

Written on 11 Sep, 2009 at 1:00 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times

For the first time in Egypt, the Ministry of Interior arrests Muslims who eat and drink in public during Ramadan. Activists on Twitter said the arrests are illegal and the Ministry proves they are!... (Continue reading)

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Egypt: Prison Awaits Those who don’t Fast in Ramadan

Written on 9 Sep, 2009 at 0:38 in Articles.مقالات, GLOBAL VOICES ONLINE | viewed times

Fasting in the holy month of Ramadan is the 4th pillar of Islam where Muslims are expected to refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to sunset as an exercise of self-discipline and penance that has a deeper spiritual level.... (Continue reading)

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