Retreats, game nights, hikes – we’ve whipped up a list of activities happening throughout Ramadan.
Beyond all the suhoors and iftars, are you wondering what else to do and where else to go during Ramadan? From cooking workshops and game nights with strangers to exciting hikes, we’ve compiled a list of activities happening throughout the holy month…
Sherief Elabd’s ‘Mental Wellbeing’ Ramadan Hike
📍 Wadi Degla Protectorate
📅 March 4th - March 25th (Tuesdays & Saturdays)
🕒 4:30 PM
Hosted in partnership between Eco Egypt Experiences, UNDP and the Egyptian Ministry of Environment, Sherif El Abd will lead a Ramadan Hike twice a week throughout the holy month.
Participation in the event is free and open to the public, although you will still need to purchase a ticket to the Wadi Degla Protectorate itself.
Cairo Veneers: Wood Veneer Workshop & Suhoor Night
📍 Al-Khalifa Community Centre
📅 Sat March 8th
🕒 9 PM -12 AM
Delve into the history of wood veneer, its different types, and how it is extracted and utilised to create wooden boards at Al-Khalifa Community Centre’s upcoming ‘Cairo Veneers: Wood Veneer’ workshop. Guests will then be treated at night with a decadent Suhoor.
The event is hosted by Athar Lina, and registration is available via their Instagram’s account (link in their bio).
Sahara Survival’s Iftar With Strangers
📍 Qarun Lake
📅 Fri March 14th
Ramadan is about family gatherings and friendship outings, but how often have you had Iftar with strangers? Sahara Survival School is going to make sure you do at Qarun Lake. You can reserve your spot by messaging Sahara Survival School on their official Facebook page.
Mazra’a Network’s ‘So That The Birds Return’ Ramadan Film Screenings
📍 The French Institute, Mounira
📅 March 3rd - March 17th (Every Monday)
🕒 8 PM
Mazra’a Network for Arts & Culture and Fabric of Society are teaming up with The French Institute in Egypt to host a film program titled ‘So That The Birds Return’, which screens every Monday throughout Ramadan with movies like ‘Apoleon’ by Amir Youssef, ‘The Mother & The Bear’ by Yasmina El-Kamaly, ‘Escape to Berlin’ by Salma Elhossary, ‘The Last Day’ by Mahmoud Ibrahim, ‘Mango’ by Randa Ali, and others.
No registration is required. Just be there on time and enjoy the evening.
Majarrah x Lebaladna’s '2000 Ramadan Boxes' Packing
📍 Majarrah, Sheikh Zayed
📅 March 6th & March 8th
🕒 11 AM - 4 PM
If you’re looking to volunteer somewhere during the holy month, Majarrah and Lebaladna are hosting a ‘2000 Ramadan Boxes Packing’ event in Sheikh Zayed. You can participate by visiting Majarrah’s official Instagram account and filling out the form in their bio.
‘Game Night’ With Playful Batta
📍 Roof Flow, New Cairo
📅 Thu March 13th
🕒 9 PM - 12 AM
Level up your Ramadan with a game night by Playful Batta at Roof Flow in New Cairo! Whether you’re into pictionary, trivia, or board games, there’s something for everyone. You can participate by messaging Roof Flow or Playful Batta on their official Instagram pages.
Haneen Gaza Kitchen: Hummus Workshop
📍 Medrar, Garden City
📅 Sat March 8th
🕒 9 PM - 10:30 PM
Love Palestinian recipes? Haneen Gaza Kitchen will teach you the art of making hummus in their upcoming workshop at Medrar in Old Cairo. Just don’t forget to save some leftovers!
Qahrawya's Iftar & Walking Tour
📍 Downtown Cairo
📅 Wednesday, March 12th
🕒 6 PM
Ramadan Iftars meet walking tours at Qahrawya’s cultural night in Downtown Cairo. Expect an evening of exploration and a delicious Iftar experience. The itinerary includes art exhibitions, art spaces and local handicrafts.
Early bird tickets cost EGP 890 and regular ones at EGP 1,100. You can register by visiting Qahrawya’s official Facebook page, clicking on the event, and filling out the necessary form linked in the event’s description.
‘Very Nile Iftar’ by Shoka w Megdaf
📍 Darb 15, Maadi
📅 Wed March 19th
🕒 5 PM
VeryNile, a Cairene initiative dedicated to cleaning the Nile, is organising an Iftar experience in partnership with Shoka w Megdaf at Maadi’s Darb 15. Secure your spot by messaging Darb 15 and VeryNile on their official Instagram accounts.
‘The Ramadan Relay Run’ by The TriFactory
📍 Palm Hills Sports Club
📅 March 10th (West) & March 17th (East)
🕒 8 PM - 11:30 PM
The TriFactory, the sports platform behind many of Egypt's biggest events including the Pyramids Half Marathon, are headed East to Palm Hills Sports Club in New Cairo where they'll be hosting 'The Ramadan Relay Run'. Teams of four runners will compete to run as many laps as possible within a two-hour time frame (9 PM - 11 PM) for the ultimate prize.
Same rules apply for West Cairo residents, The TriFactory will also be making way to Palm Hills Sports Club in 6th of October City. You can sign up by visiting The TriFactory’s official website.
‘Kayak & Paint’ With Artsy Egypt
📍 MountainView Hyde Park, New Cairo
📅 March 13th & March 20th
🕒 9 PM - 10:30 PM
What’s better than painting with watercolours? Painting by the water, perhaps? Boards & Boats invites you to an artistic experience at MountainView Hyde Park in New Cairo, every Sunday on March 13th and March 20th. Reservations can be made via Boards & Boats' official Instagram account (link in their bio).
‘Farm Yoga: Ramadan Day-Use Retreat’ with Salma Ashraf
📍 Mansouria Retreats, Mansouria Road
📅 Sat March 15th
You’ve made it through your 9-to-5 - now what? How about a farm retreat instead of a mall or café? Salma Ashraf invites you to a unique day-use retreat where you can escape the daily grind, reconnect with nature, and even feed animals.
The retreat includes a one-hour yoga session and an Iftar feast featuring roasted duck, stuffed pigeon, liver, gizzards, molokhia, sweet baked rice casserole, fresh salads, and more. Refreshing beverages, tea, and coffee will also be served.
Secure your soulful getaway by DMing Salma Ashraf and Offgrid Retreats.
