Middle East Broadcasters Scramble to Serve up Ramadan Soaps Amid Pandemic

Broadcasters across the Arab world are clambering to serve up Ramadan soaps as the coronavirus pandemic forces the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims to observe the Islamic calendar’s holy month at home rather than in a mosque.

Even under normal circumstances, Ramadan — which started on April 24 — is peak TV season for Arab audiences.

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