Ramadan calendars tend to fill up quickly. Between iftars, suhour plans and family visits, the month moves fast. If you’re looking to add something different to the mix — whether that’s a hike, a workshop or a film screening — here’s a curated list of experiences happening across Cairo.

Hike With Sherief

📍 Wadi Degla Protectorate

📅 February 21st–March 14th (Sat & Tue) | 4:30PM

Hike With Sherief is hosting guided Ramadan hikes through Wadi Degla Protectorate, combining movement with quiet desert landscapes. Entry tickets to Wadi Degla must be purchased in advance. For registration and details, contact the organiser via Instagram.

Pilates & Zikr Ramadan Event

📍 DeeFit Studio, Maadi

📅 Every Wednesday | 7:30PM–9:30PM

DeeFit Studio is hosting weekly Pilates and zikr sessions throughout Ramadan. A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to Ahl Misr Foundation. Details are available through the studio’s social channels.

‘Et’aam Ramadan’ Volunteering Event

📍 Darb 15, Maadi

📅 Every Friday Throughout Ramadan

Darb 15 is organising weekly meal preparation and distribution for families in need throughout Ramadan. Volunteers can register by messaging the venue on Instagram.

Fanous Paint Night

📍 Brush It, Katameya Heights

📅 February 24th & 28th | 8PM

Brush It is organising two Fanous Paint Night sessions where participants can paint and customise their own Ramadan lanterns. Booking is available via direct message.

Saad The Studio’s ‘Esmaa Menhom’ Talk Series

📍 Zawya Cinema, Downtown Cairo

📅 February 24th, March 1st & 3rd

In collaboration with Zawya Cinema, Saad The Studio is launching ‘Esmaa Menhom’, a talk series bringing together designers, photographers and creatives to discuss their work, processes and professional journeys.

Tafaaul’s Unscripted Games Night

📍 Aura Space, Maadi | Every Tuesday Starting February 24th

📍 Mon Studio, Heliopolis | Every Wednesday Starting March 4th

Tafaaul is hosting drama-inspired, unscripted games nights at two Cairo venues throughout Ramadan. Participants can register through the organisers’ Instagram pages.

‘Ramadan Lantern Colouring’ Workshop

📍 Upcolor Studio, New Cairo

📅 February 26th | 8PM

Upcolor Studio is hosting a lantern colouring workshop led by instructor Jana Liza, where participants create and customise their own Ramadan lanterns. Booking is available via

Ramadan Trivia Tournament

📍 Darb 15, Maadi

📅 February 27th, March 6th & 16th | 8PM

Darb 15 is hosting a Ramadan trivia competition across three dates, covering topics from history and science to pop culture and sport. Teams compete across multiple rounds, with a prize awarded to the highest-scoring group. Registration is available via the venue or Chipmunk Egypt on Instagram.

Konafa’s ADHD Interactive Comedy Show

📍 El Rihany Theatre, Downtown Cairo

📅 February 27th | 9PM

Stand-up comedian Konafa will stage his ‘ADHD Interactive Show’ at El Rihany Theatre, featuring live audience engagement. Tickets are available via TicketsMarche.

‘Bukhoor Making’ Workshop

📍 Neo, Sheikh Zayed

📅 February 27th | 9:30PM

Neo in Sheikh Zayed is hosting a bukhoor-making workshop focused on creating personalised incense blends. Registration is handled via Instagram.

Qahrawya’s Iftour Experience & Walking Tour

📍 Multiple Locations Across Cairo

📅 February 28th–March 11th (Sat, Wed & Thu)

Qahrawya is hosting a series of five Iftour experiences across Cairo, starting February 28th in the City of the Dead, followed by Zamalek, Mounira and Garden City, Downtown Cairo and concluding at Droob in Al Khalifa District. Details and booking information are available via Qahrawya’s official channels.

Zawya Shorts' 10th Edition

📍 Zawya Cinema, Downtown Cairo

📅 March 4th–15th

Zawya Cinema returns with the 10th edition of Zawya Shorts, presenting a selection of documentaries, short narratives and animation over 12 days. The full schedule will be announced via Zawya’s official channels.

Cairo Runners Women-Only 5K Night Race

📍 Promenade, New Cairo

📅 March 6th | 8PM

Cairo Runners is organising a women-only 5K night race at Promenade New Cairo. The event includes race participation and post-run Suhoor. Registration is available through Cairo Runners’ Instagram.

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