Ramadan 2024 Series: 12 Shows With Strong Leading Ladies You Need To Watch
From Nelly Karim to Yasmine Sabri, Bazaar Arabia presents a list of all the dazzling women illuminating the silver screen this Ramadan
Ramadan 2024 Series: Looking for a new show to watch? Consider adding one of these series to your list, starring some of the biggest female stars in the region.
Ramadan is the most blissful time of the year. It is a time to sit back, relax, and focus on the things that matter most in life: Family, loved ones, and gratitude. Apart from the sense of unity, the delicious food, and the spiritual healing inherent to the blessed month, Ramadan is also well known for the fantastic TV series that it offers the region year after year.
Film aficionados eagerly anticipate the month of Ramadan for this very reason, for a chance to watch their favourite actors illuminate the big screen as they star in masterfully written and directed Ramadan TV series, which become more and more original and relevant as the years go by.
From the re-release of the classic Egyptian series Haj Metwali’s Sons, 23 years after it initially aired, to watching our favourite stars including Ghada Abdelrazek, Nelly Karim, and Ghada Adel on the big screen, there’s no shortage of cinematic excellence to look forward to this Ramadan. In fact, statistically, female leads have absolutely dominated Ramadan series in 2024; starring in an eclectic range of shows, of diverse genres, that address contemporary societal issues. Here, Bazaar Arabia presents 12 leading ladies to watch in your favourite Ramadan 2024 series.
Ramadan 2024 Series: 12 Shows With Strong Leading Ladies You Need To Add To Your List
Ghada Abdelrazek in Said El Aqareb
Written by Baher Dowidar and directed by Ahmed Hassan, the suspenseful series portrays Ghada Abdelrazek as she resolves seemingly impossible conflicts both personally and professionally.
Nelly Karim in Farawla (Strawberry)
Following a 3-year hiatus, Nelly Kareem has officially returned to the world of comedy – which is precisely why this show has made out Ramadan 2024 series must-watch list. Alongside Haggag Abdel Azim, she stars in Strawberry, which humorously depicts the trials and tribulations faced by her ambitious character. The prominent actor is also starring in Rose and Layla alongside fellow legend and Bazaar Arabia cover star Yousra.
Rogena in Divine Secret
Marking her third consecutive collaboration with Director Raouf Abdel Aziz, the dazzling Rogena stars in Divine Secret alongside Salah Abduallah, Ahmed Badir, and Mimi Gamal among other prominent names.
Yasmine Sabri in Raheel
This show needs to be on your Ramadan 2024 series watch list! The stunning Egyptian actor and Bazaar Arabia cover star returns to the world of Egyptian drama series after a 4-year hiatus with Raheel – a thrilling and suspenseful masterpiece directed by Ibrahim Fakhr and written by Mohamed Abdel Moati – in which she portrays a middle-class woman who encounters a great variety of obstacles on her journey.
Ghada Adel in Lunch Box
Drawing inspiration from the highly popular American crime comedy-drama series Good Girls, Lunch Box is a lighthearted comedy directed by Hisham Islail — starring the ever so beautiful Ghada Adel alongside fellow co-stars Jamila Awad, Fadwa Abed, Ahmed Wafik, among other seasoned actors.
Mai Omar in Ne’ma El-Avocato
Alongside esteemed actors Ahmed Zaher, Arwa Gouda, and Kamal Abu Rayya; Mai Omar portrays the role of a lawyer in Ne’ma El-Avocato, directed by Mohamed Sami.
Salma Abu-Deif in A’la Nesbet Moshahda
Salma Abu-Deif makes her drama television debut in A’la Nesbet Moshahda (Highest Viewing Rate), a Ramadan series inspired by true events. Written by Samar Taher and directed by Yasmine Ahmed Kamal, the gripping show delves into the price of online fame.
Saba Mubarak in A Moment of Anger
This Ramadan, distinguished Jordanian actor Saba Mubarak co-stars with Mohamed Shaheen and Nardine Farag in A Moment of Anger, directed by Abdel Aziz Al-Najjar.
Rania Youssef in Midnight Crime
The action-thriller Midnight Crime stars Rania Youssef, delving into the story behind a sinister crime that takes place in the dead of night: The murder of two university students. The audience is invited to unravel the convoluted, mysterious worlds that surround their deaths.
Somaya Elkhashab in Worth A Hundred Men
In collaboration with Salah Abdullah, Hala Fakher, and other stars; Somaya Elkhashab illuminates the big-screen this Ramadan as she stars in Worth A Hundred Men, written by Mahmoud Hamdan and directed by Ibrahim Nashat.
Dina El Sherbiny in Kamel Al Adad
Following the success of its predecessor; Kamel Al Adad returns for a second season this Ramadan. Directed by Khaled Al Halafwi, Kamel Al Adad Part Two stars Dina El Sherbiny, Sherif Salama, Esaad Younes, and Gihan Elshamashergy among other dazzling actors.
Riham Hagag in Sodfa
Portraying the role of a history teacher, Riham Hagag encounters a series of distressing events as she stars in Sodfa — written by Ayman Salama and directed by Sameh Abdelaziz — alongside a stellar cast composed of Essam Elsakka, Khaled El Sawy, Salwa Khattab, Rehab El Gamal, Selim El Turk, Abeer Mounir, and Firas Said among others.
