Despite inflation, Egyptians dig deep to give charity in Ramadan

An economic crisis means that many Egyptians will find it difficult to donate the amounts they usually do. In a time of dire economic trouble, Egyptians are holding fast to the Ramadan tradition of charity, with both donors and those in need pinning hopes on holiday generosity. Families have buckled under the weight of inflation, which hit 32.9 percent in February as Egyptians tried to fill their shelves ahead of the Muslim holy month of daytime fasting and special evening meals, known as iftar. “Last year, we were giving out...