“It’s not something bad to have increased shopping in Ramadan. The more people buy, the more they share.”

—Mohammed Mahgoub, Advertising Committee Member

Giving new meaning to “ramadan kareem” (the traditional Ramadan greeting, meaning, “a generous Ramadan,” The New York Times reports today that the holy month of Ramadan is becoming increasingly commercialized in the Arab world.

—Laura Louison

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