Heritage
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Upper Egypt
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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Upper Egypt
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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Lower Egypt
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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Upper Egypt
“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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Lower Egypt
The story of Safaga: phosphate mines and the sound of history passing through generations
At first glance, when you enter Safaga, you might think it is a modern city that cannot be compared to…
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Lower Egypt
“Petros Kassab”… Another forgotten house in Suez falls
The residents of the Suez neighborhood woke up to the sound of excavators demolishing “Petros Kassab’s house,” which overlooks the…
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Analysis
“Dreams” of Sayed Darwish Now
Sayed Darwish passed away on September 15, 1923, at his sister’s house in Moharram Bey. He died with visions and…
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Lower Egypt
“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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Lower Egypt
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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Analysis
The Umrah Journey: A Cultural Experience Between History and Modernity
At 7:30 p.m., Luxor International Airport was unusually crowded. There were many faces, features worn out from waiting, and eyes…
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