Generous Ramadan!

As the month of Ramadan approaches, we used to be worried due to the rise in prices and their crazy jumps.

I hope this year will be different after the Prime Minister announced prices control and a social protection package.

I hope that the social package and the plans to control the prices of products will be announced. Traders exploit the month of Ramadan, the month of goodness, feeding, worship, eating, prayers, and gathering around soap operas, to raise the prices.

We know that every increase in the salaries is accompanied by madness in prices and exploitation by traders, so the citizen does not feel it. Therefore, I hope that there will be monitoring by consumer protection authority and by the anti-monopoly agency. Measures must be taken against those who try to exploit people during the holy month and we should boycott greedy merchants so the protection programs achieve their expected results, especially since the Ministry of Supply launched “Welcome Ramadan” markets with 30% discounts, offering all the goods and products that the citizen needs.

Despite the good news, the question still raised about the details of the expected social protection package, and whether it will include all segments of society, including employees, pensioners, and beneficiaries of the “Solidarity and Dignity” and “Decent Life” programs.

Well, social solidarity in Egypt is clear during the blessed month, when Mawaid el-Rahman, or charity iftars, Ramadan bags, and boxes are spread, along with convoys of the National Alliance for Civil Development Work that are launched again in North Sinai under the slogan “One Hand.” . These are comprehensive convoys that provide Ramadan boxes, health care, and financial support, and they tour all governorates of Egypt.

These efforts show the spirit of love and compassion experienced by the Egyptians, and demonstrate the state of faith that drives young people to go out to the streets before sunset to break the fast of the people. This is a case that allows goodness to reach every low-income home.

Oh God, make it a month of goodness, blessing, joy and happiness for all Egyptians.

Happy returns.