Hamada Elsaram

For some Egyptian Muslims, Eid is overshadowed by war in neighboring Gaza

Thousands gathered near Egypt's ancient Abusir pyramid complex for the start of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of Ramadan and showing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza as Israel's war drags on.

In Photos: Economic, Regional Instability Pose Challenges for Egypt’s Tourism Industry

Continuing War Casts Long Shadow Over Egypt-Gaza Border

Egypt’s Rafah border crossing with the besieged Gaza Strip has been a site of hope and despair in the unprecedented aftermath of Hamas’ deadly October 7 attack on southern Israel.

In Photos: Egypt's Christians Travel to Annual Celebration of Virgin Mary

Egypt Celebrates Eid Al-Fitr, Marking the End of Ramadan

As Muslims worldwide welcomed the Eid al-Fitr holiday, photojournalist Hamada Elrasam turned his lens to Cairo where communities sought relief in rituals, festivities, and causes, especially amid the country’s deepening economic crisis. Captions were written in collaboration with Elle Kurancid.

Egypt's Rampant Inflation Squeezes Ramadan Charities

With inflation rate topping 60%, charities have had to cut their servings for lower-income Muslims at traditional evening meals ending Ramadan fasts

In Photos: Food Inflation Squeezes Ramadan Charity Meals Serving Vulnerable Egyptians

Through the Lens: One Year on, Russia's War in Ukraine Hits Egypt's Poor

Egypt is embroiled in cost-of-living and currency crises, in part, exacerbated by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearly one year ago — the fallout of which has led to severe disruptions in global food and energy security.