Hamada Elrasam

Poor Man’s Hajj

For those unable to afford a pilgrimage to Mecca, in the Humaithera valley in Egypt, the annual Mulid of Sheikh Abu al-Hassan al-Shazli, a 13th century Sufi Imam, gives those without the means to go to Mecca a more affordable option

Egypt Cracks Down on Abuse of Camels

Animal welfare advocates have long protested the treatment of camels at Cairo’s Barqash camel market, but this year Egyptian authorities are taking concrete steps to stop the abuse. The market is the scene of intense activity ahead of the Muslim feast of Eid al-Adha, when butchers come to buy camels from Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia. As Cairo photojournalist Hamada Elrasam explains, the crackdown on abuse included making arrests and installing surveillance cameras in the market.

A Glimpse of How Cairo's Residents Cope with Power Shortages

Egypt has been working to diversify its sources of electricity, building wind, solar and nuclear plants, in addition to boosting traditional oil and gas-fired energy production in a bid to end chronic power shortages.

In Egypt, Prayers and Family Feasts Mark End of Ramadan

The beginning and end of the Muslim season of Ramadan are determined by lunar sightings, which differ around the world. In countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab of Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, and Qatar, that happened Tuesday, while in Egypt, the Palestinian territories, and Jordan the conclusion – marked by the Eid al-Fitr celebration – occurred on Wednesday. Cairo-based photojournalist Hamada Elrasam captures a glimpse of the anticipation and celebration shared by all in Egypt.

Ramadan's Night of Destiny

Egypt Referendum on Extending Sissi's Rule Riddled with Irregularities

If passed, the constitutional changes proposed in the ballot could extend the president’s rule to 2030, and deepen the military’s role in communities

Egypt Vote on Presidential Term Extension Begins Friday

Voters will weigh in on constitutional amendments that could extend the incumbent Egyptian president's rule until 2030

At Least 25 Killed in Locomotive Crash, Fire at Egypt's Central Cairo Station

At least 25 people were killed and dozens injured after a locomotive crashed into a platform at high speed at Cairo's main railway station on Wednesday, causing its fuel tank to explode.

Pollution in Egypt Pushing Farmers Out

Egyptian Falconers Raise Awareness on World Falconry Day

Millions of migrating birds pass through Egypt on their migratory flyway mainly seeking food, water and shelter, every year. But experts say Egypt, an essential transit point on the birds' nomadic journey, has become a very dangerous place for migrating birds, with many being illegally shot or trapped. Egyptian Falconers gathered recently in the desert of Borg Al-Arab to mark the sixth annual World Falconry Day on November 17. Hamada Elrasam reports from Egypt.

Eid Means Big Business - and Criticism - for Egypt's Camel Traders

As Egypt's Housing Crisis Intensifies, Dangers Mount

As Temperatures Rise, Egyptians Cope

As Temperatures Rise, Egyptians Cope

Videographer Hamada Elrasam Checks Out Underwater Climate Change Damage

Photojournalist and videographer Hamada Elrasam takes an in-depth approach to reporting, literally. In addition to being an accomplished photojournalist, Elrasam, based in Cairo, is an avid SCUBA diver and holds a rescue diver certification by the California-based Professional Association of Diving Instructors.

Egyptians Vent After World Cup Loss

Egyptians Vent After World Cup Loss

For Egypt Fans, World Cup Excitement Can Come Cheap

Many football fans in Egypt cannot afford cable sports subscriptions or travel to Russia, but that does not mean they are missing out on World Cup action. Hamada Elrasam shows us how Egyptian fans find ways to get a part of the excitement.

Eid El-Fitr in Cairo 2018

In Egyptian Football Star's Home Village, World Cup Ignites Big Dreams