Traditions and everyday life in EgyptFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Egypt. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
23 keepsakes from Egypt
Ramadan is one of the most special and meaningful times of the year in Egypt. It is a holy month for Muslims, but it is also a time when Egyptian culture, family traditions, hospitality, and community spirit become especially…
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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim lunar year, it is a time of fasting, blessings and prayers to commemorate the revelation of the first verses of the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad by the Holy Spirit Gabriel. It is a time…
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Did you know that the coptic orthodox minority in Egypt are ethnically the closest to the ancient Egyptians, the coptic orthodox church is pretty much the only remaining establishment in Egypt that still uses the coptic language…
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We have a saying in Egypt that "Nile River is God's gift to Egypt". Without the Nile River the ancient 5000 years of civilization wouldn't exist. It is the vein of life for Egyptians. It runs from the south borders of Egypt until…
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A cup of tea in Egypt is huge deal for Egyptians. We simply adore them, during or after breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, any meal, you'll have to find tea served. Of course some people prefer different things, but mostly this is…
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Despite the great heat that exists in this place in most seasons of the year, it remains one of the greatest places to visit. The only thought is to go to a place where there were people for thousands of years who built here and…
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I went only once but I fell in love with it. You can take a carriage or ride a bike and stroll/cycle right next to the sea where you can enjoy the fresh breeze. You can go to Salah El Din Citadel or visit the Library of…
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This is just a few weeks before COVID-19 happened! I look so much different now. I was organizing this international dance festival with my team. I was always traveling and going on road trips with my team before covid. Egypt is…
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Islamic art is very widespread in Islamic buildings that express the identity of the Islamic state in past eras such as the Mamluk state. The dome of Al-Zahir Baybars Mosque in Cairo is one example of this because it contains…
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Simsimiyya is an Egyptian folklore dance derived from several cities in the Suez Canal region. Simsimiyya music is reflective of all of these cities, with variations such as Bambouti specifically from Port Said and other dances…
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Festivals in Egypt Abu Simbel Temple in Aswan This Egyptian festival is associated with the ancient temple of Abu Simbel in Egypt and highlights the ancient traditional rituals of Egypt. This holiday is celebrated on February 22.
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It's a one month every year as a Muslims we have to get fast all the time in morning to sunset that for 30 days every year . This Month has a different kind of general mood it's so familiar and calm
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The Egyptian Museum is one of the largest and most famous international museums It reflects ancient Egyptian civilization The museum contains more than 180,000 artifact
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Egypt has a very diverse culture .we hold many festivals like Sham-el-Nessim and Eid-el-fitr,not to mention Ramadan which gives a true vivd vibes to Egypt.
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The Nile at night is my comfort place. The views? Amazing. The breeze? Elite. A cup of hommos el sham in hand? Now we're talking.
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Temple of Hatshepsut. The Nile in the sunset. And "Kahk" : a special type of cookies that we make around the time of Eid Al Fitr.
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The vibrant hues of the sky as the sun dips below the tranquil Mediterranean waters evoke a profound sense of serenity and awe.
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Across the History ,and Countries , Pyramids remain the most powerful witness of Human power, greatness and madness.
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This place is an amazing historical palace where they present different paintings or sculptures.
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Sunsets are mesmerizing here, the skies is painted in beautiful blend of colours.
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Salah Al Din (Saladin)'s Citadel in Cairo. One of the main monuments of Cairo.
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City of Damiette in Egypt, one of the most beautiful cities.
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The Pyramids is very famous place for tourism in the world.
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