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Ramadan Reflections: Al-Asuf and Saudi Narratives

This chapter examines the importance of Ramadan in the Arab world through the lens of the TV show Al-Asuf, which depicts the 1979 siege of Mecca. It analyzes how this historical event shaped Saudi culture and governance, contrasting it with modern reforms aimed at redefining the national narrative.

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