Muslims around the world welcomed the holy month of Ramadan on 18 February in some countries and 19 February in others. As the ninth and most significant month of the Islamic calendar, it is a time for fasting, prayer, reflection, and giving back to the community.
Families come together for Iftar/Fatoor (the meal eaten after breaking the fast at Maghrib or sunset) and/or Suhoor (meal eaten early in the morning before Fajr or dawn, before the fast begins), engage in prayer, and take part in acts of charity. It’s also a time when many gather to enjoy Ramadan series, a beloved tradition during the holy month. From Kuwait to Syria to Egypt, these star-studded shows span various genres, including comedy, romance, crime, family, and drama.
In recent years, Sudan has embraced this trend, with Sudanese actors, YouTubers, and content creators producing independent Sudanese series on YouTube – making them easily accessible for all to watch.
Here are some new Sudanese shows and series to check out this Ramadan:
Yallah Naghany – Albalad TV
New Sudanese television channel Albalad TV has unveiled a new season of Yallah Naghany (Let’s Sing), a music programme reminiscent of the beloved Aghani Wa Aghani. The show brings together some of Sudan’s most popular singers, including Kamal Tirbas, Mohammed Basir, Elaf Abdelaziz, Asim Al Bana, Jamal Farfour, and many more.
Frequency: A new episode airs daily throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
Platform: YouTube
Majaneen Rasmy – Mister Amin
This Ramadan, Mister Amin produces a comedy series titled Majaneen Rasmy (Officially Crazy). The show revolves around Dr Rashid, a psychological doctor navigating the chaos of his clinic and its eccentric patients, including a standout Sudanese parody character inspired by Bollywood stardom, “Sharu Khan.”
Frequency: A new episode airs daily throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
Platform: YouTube
Haneen – Ahmed Aljiger
Sudanese actor, singer and Sudanese TV producer/director, Ahmed Aljiger returns with another Ramadan show, Haneen, featuring many of his frequent cast members such as Ruby Kamal. However, Aljiger himself does not star in this show, but his brother does. The show is a dark drama series, featuring life drama (day-in-the-life), dysfunctional drama, crime, violence and other tragedies. Aljiger is behind several Ramadan shows, including Diala, Zanda and Sikkat Diya’a.
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Frequency: A new episode airs daily throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
Platform: YouTube
Ghareeb – Ahmed Aljiger
In addition to Haneen, Sudanese actor, singer and Sudanese TV producer/director, Ahmed Aljiger delivers another Ramadan show, Ghareeb, featuring many of his frequent cast members. He stars in this show, but not in Haneen. The show is another dark drama series, featuring life drama (day-in-the-life), dysfunctional drama, crime, violence and other tragedies. Aljiger is behind several Ramadan shows, including Diala, Zanda and Sikkat Diya’a.
Frequency: A new episode airs daily throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
Platform: YouTube
Khat Ahmar – Zool Sagel
The popular Sudanese prankster, YouTube personality, and actor Zool Sagel returns this Ramadan with a new series titled Khat Ahmar (Red Line), marking a sharp shift into dark drama. The series explores everyday life in Sudan amid the ongoing war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Zool Sagel stars in the lead role, portraying a SAF fighter navigating the moral and human complexities of the conflict. This is not Zool Sagel’s first foray into Ramadan television. He previously produced Hurub Qasri (loosely translated as “Forced Escape”) in 2025, following Al Jack in 2024, steadily expanding his work beyond comedy into more socially charged storytelling.
Frequency: A new episode airs daily throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
Platform: YouTube
Fidal’s Capsulat Ramadaniya – Sudanese Drama
A traditional Sudanese comedy, Capsulat Ramadaniya (Ramadan Capsules) stars fan-favourite character Fidal, played by actor Abdullah Abdelsalam.
Frequency: A new episode airs daily throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
Platform: YouTube
Hekayat Al Mantiqa X – AlzargaTV
Hekayat Al Mantiqa X (Stories from Area X) is a drama series set in war-stricken Sudan that explores the impact of conflict on the country and its people.
Frequency: A new episode airs daily throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
Platform: YouTube and Alzarga TV
Ghubar Al Khiyana – Haitham Al Amin
Ghubar Al Khiyana (Dust of Betrayal) is a dark drama series, featuring life drama (day-in-the-life), dysfunctional drama, crime, violence and other tragedies.
Frequency: A new episode airs every Saturday throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
Platform: YouTube
Khuza‘balat
Khuza‘balat (“Nonsense”) is a comedy-drama series that follows a team of coworkers as they navigate workplace chaos and everyday absurdities.
Frequency: A new episode airs daily throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
Platform: YouTube
Matbakh Al Nijoom – Albalad TV
Matbakh Al Nijoom (“Kitchen of the Stars”) brings host Doaa Haydar together with a Sudanese celebrity guest in each episode to cook and celebrate a traditional Sudanese dish.
Frequency: A new episode airs daily throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
Platform: YouTube
Al Majhool – Mahmoud Touti
Al Majhool (“The Unknown”) is a drama series set in war-torn Sudan, portraying the intimate, day-in-the-life struggles of its people and their journey toward rebuilding life and work after war.
Frequency: A new episode airs daily throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
Platform: YouTube
Other YouTube Platforms with Ramadan Entertainment
- Alsamra Drama youtube.com/@مليوة
- Break Logic youtube.com/@breaklogic249
- Moj Al Finoon youtube.com/@موجالفنون
- Tahabeesh youtube.com/@TaHaBeesh
- Shattat youtube.com/@Shattatzol
