Drama series guide for the second half of Ramadan 2025
A rich variety of new and old Ramadan drama series are set to fill the second half of the holy month with an exciting mixture of social drama, suspense, comedy, and romance.
Here is a look at the seven new series scheduled to air in the second half of Ramadan 2025:
Al-Ghawy
Ahmed Mekky returns with the series 'Al-Ghawy', starring as Shams Nasr al-Adwy, a young man who lost his parents at the age of seven and has faced major challenges in life.
Adwy's struggles only grow more complicated after his son is kidnapped by a gang, luring him into the criminal underworld.
The series also stars Aisha Ben Ahmed, Amr Abdel-Gelil, Ahmed Bedier, and Ahmed Kamal.
Qahwet Al-Mahatta
This crime drama revolves around a young prosecutor investigating a mysterious murder at a train station.
He faces numerous challenges as conflicting evidence and testimonies confront him and pushes his expertise to the brink.
The series stars Ahmed Ghazy, Bayoumy Fouad, and Hala Sedky.
Aysha al-Dor
Donia Samir Ghanem returns to the Ramadan screen with her new series, 'Aysha al-Dor'.
Ghanem stars in two different roles – the first as a divorced woman who devotes her life to raising her children, and the second as a university student with a passion for singing and dancing.
This comedy also stars participation of Mohamed Tharwat, Mohamed Kilani, and Fadwa Abed.
Shabab Emraa
The series is based on the novel 'A Woman's Youth' by Amin Youssef Ghorab, which was adapted into a popular film in 1956, and has now been re-adapted for a modern audience.
It stars Ghada Abdel-Razek, Youssef Omar, Mahmoud Hafez, and Mohamed Mahmoud.
Zolm al-Mastaba
This drama series presents a realistic portrayal of life in rural Egypt, where customs and traditions intertwine with modern laws.
It stars Eyad Nassar, Reham Abdel-Ghafour, and Fathy Abdel-Wahab, and directed by Hani Khalifa.
Hesbet Omry
'Hesbet Omry' tells the story of Hind, played by actress Rogina, who faces a conflict with her ex-husband, portrayed by Amr Abdel-Galil, after she divorces him and demands half of his estate.
This drama-comedy also stars Nadine, Mahmoud al-Bezawy, and Rania Farid Shawky.
Lam Shamsiya
This drama series deals with sensitive societal issues, such as child molestation and abuse.
Ahmed al-Saadany portrays a husband who opposes the ideas advocated by his wife, played by Amina Khalil.
This series is written by Mariam Naoum and stars Ahmed al-Saadany, Mohamed Shaheen, Yousra al-Lozy, Tharaa Gebail and more.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
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