History
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Greater Cairo
A national hero and a suffering soldier: the Egyptian farmer in art and literature
Ever since the ancient Egyptians first left their mark on temple walls, the farmer has been the primary hero embodying…
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Analysis
The Story of Singing and Arabism with Time
What is the connection between the film “My Story with Time” (1974) starring Warda, and the film “Bamba Kashar” (1974)…
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Analysis
Cairo July (16): “The Yacoubian Building” and the transformations of time and place (1-2)
The political and social transformations witnessed by Cairo society, as well as the transformations in the urban landscape, were the…
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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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Analysis
Spirituality on screen: How has Egyptian cinema portrayed religious rituals and celebrations?
With the arrival of Mawlid al-Nabi, celebrated today, when souls embrace with love and remembrance, the question arises about the…
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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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