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Category Archives: Islam
Egypt – Celebrating Eid Al Fitr
Eid Al Fitr is an important religious holiday marking the end of Ramadan the Islamic holy month of fasting. Quiet by coincidence I was in Luxor at that time. I had learned how important this celebration is for Egyptians and was looking forward to it. … Continue reading
Egypt’s Daily Life – Hidden in Plain Sight
Is this what the lady is wearing under her black Gallebaya? … Continue reading
Pope Francis Visiting Egypt April 28-29, 2017
I just came across this beautiful logo announcing Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Egypt and want to share it with you. Official logo for Pope Francis’ visit to Egypt The official logo of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Egypt reads … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Egypt, Foreign Policy, Government, Pyramids, Religion, Travel
Tagged Church, Goodwill, Hope, Peace, Pope Francis
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The Snake Charmer
It was a hot afternoon in Luxor and we had just finished lunch. Our driver Ahmed came to pick us up, but we did not have a real destination for the rest of the afternoon. Suddenly Liz got an idea. … Continue reading
Posted in Egypt, Islam, Luxor, Religion, Travel
Tagged Cobras, Garden Snakes, Luxor, Snake Charmer, Snakes
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Photo Of The Week – Can You See Me Now?
NO, I can’t! But I can hear you on my cell Phone! More from Egypt soon Brigitte
New Year in Egypt and around the World
The celebration of the New Year is the oldest of all holidays. It was first observed in ancient Babylon about 4000 years ago. In the years around 2000 BC, the Babylonian New Year began with the first New Moon (actually … Continue reading
Posted in Egypt, Islam, Pyramids, Religion
Tagged Catholic Church, Copts, Greece, New Year, Romans, Traditions
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Christmas in Egypt
Christmas in Egypt by Nermin Sami and Jimmy Dunn Because of the time the Holy Family spent in Egypt with the infant Jesus, Christmas is a very special celebration in Egypt. In Egypt, Copts, who are Egypt’s traditional Christians, … Continue reading
A DECORATED HOUSE – A STATUS SYMBOL
Any Muslim whose circumstances permit it, is asked to make the HAJJ at lest once in his lifetime. Successfully completing the HAJJ, a pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. In 2015 fourteen … Continue reading
Posted in Alexandria, Cairo, Egypt, Islam, Religion, Travel
Tagged Mecca, Paintings, religion, Saudi Arabia, Travelling
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MISTAKES CAN TELL THE STORY
Without the beautiful wall paintings in the Tombs of the Pharaohs and Nobles as well as in many Temples we would not know as much about Ancient Egypt as we do. The images tell us about their life and death, who … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Egypt, Islam, Luxor. Valley of the Kings, Temple of Karnak, Tomb Wall Paintings, Travel
Tagged Medina Habu, Tomb of Ramose, travel, Wall Paintings
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EGYPT’S DAILY LIFE – HYGIENE
If you don’t have a bathroom the village fountain is all you need to clean your teeth! More From Egypt Soon Brigitte
Posted in Egypt, Islam, Luxor, Luxor. Valley of the Kings, Religion, Tourism
Tagged Hygiene, Teeth
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Egypt My Love 