RAMADAN SPECIAL: Arab and Muslim television programmers make a special effort to put on wonderful shows during the Islamic month of Ramadan (starting 9/13/07 - 10/12/07). These special Ramadan programs help people pass the time before iftar (breakfast) and then again into the wee hours of the morning until "sohour." (last meal before fasting for the day).
Muslims worldwide have for decades been treated to TV programs produced especially for the month. Soap operas, quiz and variety shows are popular, as well as religious programs such as:
~ Quranic tafseer by internationally renowned scholars
~ Inspiring hadiths commentary from the life of prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
~ Interviews describing how Muslims of different ethnicities observe this month
~ News and tales about a variety of food & health topics
~ Educational and entertaining puzzles
~ Quizzes and games
Don't let this month pass you without enriching yourself with a great cultural and religious experience. If you don't have a satellite system, buy yours today and have it installed before the month starts.
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RAMADAN PRIMETIME (30 minutes video from Link TV)
Ramadan Primetime explores the unique television programs that people across the Muslim world watch during the month of Ramadan. In contrast to the typical images the West has come to associate with the Middle East, this 30-minute documentary showcases the specially crafted Ramadan primetime programming shown on dozens of
Arabic television channels — entertaining their audiences with a mix of drama, music, game shows, and comedy.