Amr El-Leithy & Ahmed Siam Revive the Legends of the “Futuwwa
In its seventh season, “Ramadan El Masry with El Harafesh” continues to explore legendary figures of Egyptian street history, highlighting the story of Ibrahim Krom — the iconic futuwwa of Boulaq — and his influence on literature and cinema.
The program Ramadan El Masry with El Harafesh returns for its seventh season, hosted by journalist Amr El-Leithy and actor Ahmed Siam 🎙️✨, presenting daily stories about Egypt’s historical futuwwa figures and popular legends.
📺 The show airs daily at 5:25 PM before Maghrib prayer, with a replay the following day at 9:10 AM.
⚔️ Episode Focus – Ibrahim Krom
The second episode highlighted Ibrahim Krom, the famous futuwwa of Boulaq, known for defending the weak and standing against injustice during a challenging historical period 🇪🇬.
The presenters discussed how his personality inspired novelist Naguib Mahfouz, particularly in shaping the character of “Ashour El Nagi” in The Harafish.
They also referenced cinematic portrayals, noting that the best depiction of a futuwwa role was by the late actor Nour El Sherif in “The Chaser,” while the voice performance of the late star Mahmoud Yassin in “The Harafish” resembled the spirit of Krom 🎬.
🌟 Why Is the Show Successful?
✔️ Reviving Egyptian heritage through storytelling
✔️ Linking literature, cinema & real historical figures
✔️ Strong presenter chemistry
✔️ Daily Ramadan engagement with audiences
The program continues to bring history to life with powerful narratives and cultural depth 🔥.
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