Bakkar () is an Egyptian

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series that was produced by the

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to be aired on Channel One and was traditionally broadcast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan from 1998 to 2004, and from 2011 to 2015, running for a total of 11 seasons. The series revolves around the adventures of a young Nubian-Egyptian boy named Bakkar, his pet goat Rashida, and his friends. Its was written by Amr Samir Serif, and directed by award-winnin
Mona Abul-Nasr
The opening and closing songs are by famed Nubian-Egyptian singer

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, and written by longtime collaborator Kawthar Mostafa.

Legacy

A number of seasons can now be watched on the ERTU Maspero Atfal YouTube Channel. as well as via the

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app store.

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