Egyptians Cling to Ramadan Charity as Inflation Soars

As Egypt's economic woes worsen, many more have come to rely on these charity meals © Khaled DESOUKI / AFP

This year 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 Islamic holy month of daytime fasting and special evening meals, known as iftar.