Egypt&rsquo;s Minister of Social Solidarity, Dr. Maya Morsy, inspected final preparations on Wednesday evening for the annual Matariya Iftar 2026, scheduled to take place on Thursday.
Held every year on the 15th day of Ramadan, the Matariya Iftar has become one of the largest communal Iftar gatherings in Egypt. Long dining tables extend through the main streets of the neighbourhood as thousands of residents and visitors gather to break their fast together.
Over the years, the event has developed into one of the most anticipated Ramadan traditions in the country, reflecting strong community spirit and volunteerism among residents of the Matariya district in Cairo.
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During her tour, the minister met with residents and organisers while reviewing the final arrangements amid the festive Ramadan atmosphere that usually surrounds the event.
She was accompanied by Tamer Abdel Fattah, Executive Director of the Tahya Misr Fund, and producer Hisham Soliman, head of the National Festival for Egyptian Cinema.
During the visit, Morsy also announced the launch of the &ldquo;15 Ramadan Youth Foundation,&rdquo; an initiative established by Matariya residents to coincide with the annual Iftar gathering.
Residents received food supply boxes as part of the presidential initiative &ldquo;Abwab El-Kheir&rdquo; (Doors of Goodness), implemented by the Ministry of Social Solidarity in cooperation with the Tahya Misr Fund. The initiative aims to distribute three million food boxes and provide four million hot Iftar meals through the fund&rsquo;s kitchens and the &ldquo;Mahrousa&rdquo; kitchens affiliated with the ministry. Food convoys are being sent to governorates across Egypt throughout the holy month.
Residents of Matariya expressed appreciation to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi following the delivery of aid through the initiative. They also thanked the minister for visiting the area ahead of the annual gathering and for supporting the launch of the new community foundation.
The Matariya Iftar began in 2013 as a small neighbourhood gathering in the Hamada area, when a group of residents placed a few tables on a quiet street to share food and break their fast together. Over the years, the idea expanded significantly, growing into a large annual event that now attracts visitors from across Egypt.
&nbsp;Today, the Matariya Iftar is widely seen as a symbol of solidarity, generosity and the spirit of togetherness that defines Ramadan in Egyptian communities.
Photo Credit: Cabinet of Egypt&rsquo;s official page

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