Society

Ever since the outbreak of the 25 January revolution, the nation has been dragged into an unprecedented whirlwind of violence…

The entryway is warm and welcoming, despite the vast space and the vaulted ceilings. Huge green walls embrace tens of…

Coptic Christians are preparing to celebrate their second post-revolution Christmas on Monday 7 January, but many say holiday cheer is…

With revolutions and resolutions, winter in Egypt has become a time of change and resistance, and as the winter chill…

There has been a noticeable rise in instructional workshops for children in Egypt over recent years, designed to deepen their…

One way to fight the cold and work through the city’s current tensions is to take time to celebrate the…

The khatba has made a comeback in the last few years. A modern and polished version of the modestly dressed…

Hezb al-Kanaba, or the so-called “Couch Party,” refers to the silent majority of Egyptians — those sitting on their couches,…

Over the past few years, the numbers of marriage offices have increased. Ads in the streets of every neighborhood display…

Four young women come skating around a colorful concrete outdoor soccer court at the Talaae Sporting Club in Cairo, shoving…