Upper Egypt
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The mysterious “Lake Al-Bahansa”: a natural phenomenon or a hidden danger?
The sudden appearance of “Lake Al-Bahansa” in Minya Governorate, covering an area of approximately 35 acres, has been trending on…
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Pomegranate season in Assiut: a hive of activity between farming and export
Assiut pomegranates are renowned for their distinctive taste and world-famous quality. With the start of the pomegranate harvest season in…
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Al-Awamiya in Luxor: A hundred years and the rituals of the Prophet’s birthday remain unchanged
For more than a hundred years, the rituals of the people of Al-Awamiya village in the governorate of Luxor have…
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Hassan, Naima, Almaz, and Abdo Effendi.. Minya celebrates Mawlid with folk tale puppets
The celebration of the Prophet’s birthday among Egyptians is associated with the traditional Mawlid doll and a horse made of…
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Qena celebrates the Prophet’s birthday… rituals passed down through generations for centuries
For more than four centuries, Qena has retained its distinctive character in commemorating the Prophet’s birthday. As the occasion approaches,…
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“Molokhia Night”.. A tradition passed down to celebrate the Prophet’s birthday in Naga al-Aqarba
There, in southern Luxor, specifically in Naga al-Aqarba, the scene is renewed every year on the night of the Prophet’s…
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“Reviving Historic Esna” wins the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2025
The city of Esna, located south of Luxor, has brought Egypt back into the global architectural spotlight after the Agha…
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Mermah is a fencing on horse competition and for over 150 years tournaments take place in celebration of the Prophet Mohamed’s birthday in Luxor
The “Marmah” events continue during the celebrations of the Prophet’s Birthday in the village of Manshaat Al-Amari, affiliated with the…
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The Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary: “The Cycle” tours villages with hymns and joy
With the arrival of August, celebrations begin for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which take on a special…
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From architecture to folk games… Details of the first heritage arts festival in Qena
In November, the governorate of Qena is preparing to launch the first edition of the “Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival,”…
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