6 podcasts to listen to this month

6 podcasts to listen to this month

Looking for podcasts to enjoy during Ramadan? These six series on Spotify offer an audio journey of self-reflection, enriching listeners’ cultural and religious knowledge. 

  1. ‘1001 Nights’
    This collection of Middle Eastern folk tales takes the listener on a journey around the region, with adventurous voyages, love stories and mysterious supernatural creatures. Also known as “Arabian Nights,” the tales are among the most cherished and magical works in Arab literature.
  2. ‘Mahdoom’
    Take a seat at the table and learn about the region’s stories, history and culture surrounding food and certain dishes.
  3. ‘Mindful Muslimah Speaks’
    This podcast aims to empower Muslim women with advice on personal growth, parenting, relationships, organization, homeschooling and more.
  4. ‘Maida’
    “Maida by Kiri” focuses on preparing food with people you love, and features enjoyable conversation and entertaining stories from the region.
  5. ‘Juha’
    Tales of magic, food, friends and family will enthral the listener in a novel series telling the story of Juha, the “wise fool” character in Middle Eastern folklore.
  6. ‘Sukoun’
    The show’s second season focuses on self-reflection and thoughtful dialogue, while the first offered daily meditations to accompany the listener during Ramadan.