An online post helps both the hungry and a struggling chef during Ramadan


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Yehia preparing to distribute food during Ramadan in Cairo, Egypt. Photo: Nariman El-Mofty/AP

A few years ago, Mariam Yehia, her mum and a friend started a Ramadan tradition – they bought hot meals and handed them out to the needy in Cairo so they can break their fast during the Muslim holy month.

“We feel really good that we try as much as we can to help people, ” Yehia said. But “we feel always that we’re not doing enough”.

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