Children in Egypt have much in common with children in the United States. They are required to go to school, they must observe family rules, they enjoy popular foods, and they recognize fashion trends. However, if one takes a closer look at the children in Egypt, they will find unique facts that make Egyptian children interesting in their own right.

What do Egyptian children watch on television? During Ramadan, watching television is an especially popular activity. During that time, special programming runs 24-hours a day. Popular programs include Candid Camera - where funny pranks are shown. Egyptian children love comedy.

A very popular sport in Egypt, soccer matches are watched with rapt interest. For those children with access to cable television, a popular channel is the English/American ShowTime channel. The feature television program, ,,3rd Rock from the Sun'' is popular among the young people in Egypt.

What music do Egyptian children most enjoy? Egyptian children like a variety of music, but the current trend shows that Arabic music is losing its popularity among teens, and it is hardly ever played anymore at social events. Trance-Teckno music is heard everywhere. A very popular example of this music can be found in the soundtrack for the American movie, "Shordfish."

Egyptian children have access to many of the restaurants that are popular among American children. However, they have their own unique tastes, as well. One popular meal is called Shwwarma. It is a long hotdog style bun with thinly sliced beef with spices. The meat is cooked on a vertical spit over open fire/flame. As the outside of the piece cooks it is very thinly sliced off and put into the bread for a good sandwich. It's a popular Egyptian version of the fast food hamburger in the United States.

Kufta is a hamburger made into long, sausage-shaped servings (or sometimes into meatball shapes).

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