American University (November 04):I'm working toward a two year M.A. degree this year in addition to my independent Arabic studies. The classes are giving me an awareness of the economic, religious, and political factors that impact Egypt and the region. I’m really very happy about how my studies are coming along.

Ramadan Update (October 04):Happy Ramadan! Now that the weather is cooling off and some of Cairo’s 16M inhabitants are out of town visiting their families for Ramadan, life here in the big city is getting progressively more enjoyable. Ramadan brings a lot of other interesting aspects, as the whole Muslim population (~80% of population) fasts for the entire month.

Sinai Travels (September 04)

Human Rights in the Arab World

Dr. Mostafa El-Sayyid

November 7, 2004 - Happy Ramadan! Now that the weather is cooling off and some of Cairo’s 16M inhabitants are out of town visiting their families for Ramadan, life here in the big city is getting progressively more enjoyable. Ramadan brings a lot of other interesting aspects, as the whole Muslim population (~80% of population) fasts for the entire month. This means that they do not eat, drink fluids, or smoke (nothing can pass their lips) from around 4:30 am until ~5:30 pm.