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If we discuss one of the most fundamental human emotions, we will likely talk about love. Not only is it the driving force behind everything people do, but there are numerous kinds of love to consider beyond just romance. As evidence, allow us to go through the many types of love witnessed across the Ramadan 2023 drama marathon!

1-     Romantic Love (El Harsha Al Sab’a)

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One of the most popular series watched in Ramadan 2023 showcased 15 episodes of diverse love stories. Between people of differing social, cultural, and generational backgrounds, we observed the problems challenging these love stories and how partners withstand adverse conditions to guide their relationship to safety despite all the hardships.

2-     Brothers’ Love (El Suffaara)

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Although the show’s main message was fulfilment and happiness, the bond between Shafiq and his younger brother Wageeh was deep. It exemplified the mutual support and understanding that brothers can provide. We had enough evidence that each character cherished his sibling more than he did himself; Wageeh was Shafiq’s loyal companion and fiercest supporter in nearly every alternative future that Shafiq created with his time travelling!

3-     Love for Knowledge (Risalat El Emam)

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With the renowned Khaled El Nabawy as its lead, Risalat El Emam was undoubtedly among the top shows watched during Ramadan 2023. We followed Al-Imam Al-Shafi’i as he set out on a search for knowledge and helped others around him. As depicted on the show, the significant figure in Islam prioritised learning and research throughout his life.

4-     Love of Justice (Gaafar El Omda)

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This series attained an unexpectedly large audience, with people gathering to watch episodes everywhere from homes to coffee shops. While the show generated as much controversy as it did interest, one of its core themes followed Gaafar’s extensive devotion to justice, in which he handed out rulings in the same manner as his father. The character, additionally, tried to be fair in loving and attending to his four wives equally throughout the series.

5-     Patriotism (El Kateeba 101)

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Adam’s loyalty to his nation, where he was born and made clear he will die defending, is the kind of love portrayed in this series. In fact, it is the central theme of El Kateeba 101, where Amr Youssef, Asser Yassin, and many other prominent actors play the roles of soldiers in an ongoing effort to eradicate terrorism and defend the borders, facilities, and people of Egypt.

6-     Love for Freedom (Muzakirat Zoug)

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Muzakirat Zoug depicts a unique kind of love; Raouf, a husband, has been stuck in a marriage toxic to him and his identity for a long time, and the series follows the journey of his fight for freedom. Played by Tarek Lotfy, Raouf’s story shows us how easy it is to regret the time spent waiting for external liberation from shackles.