Society
The gift of giving
August 4, 2012
The gift of giving
Charity is a cornerstone of Islam. Along with spiritual kindness and compassion toward humanity, charity is a way of…
Childhood delight in Ramadan show “Fawazeer Ramadan”
August 2, 2012
Childhood delight in Ramadan show “Fawazeer Ramadan”
The 1981 jingle for “Fawazeer Ramadan,” a classic television riddle show, goes: “The matchmaker of the old times always has…
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a housekeeper
July 28, 2012
Cogs in the wheel: A day in the life of a housekeeper
Soha Magdy wakes up every weekday at 6:30 am. With tea and a piece of mahlab bread, the 30-year-old housekeeper…
Egypt’s first Olympic kayaker is out to prove critics wrong
July 28, 2012
Egypt’s first Olympic kayaker is out to prove critics wrong
With water rushing under him, Mustafa Saeid paddles up the Nile, putting stretches of the Manial banks behind him. Arcs…
An up-market Ramadan evening guide
July 22, 2012
An up-market Ramadan evening guide
The holy fasting month is here. It’s time to welcome Ramadan nights in stylish lounges featuring lavish menus from a…
Kalila and Dimna: Teaching children about Egypt’s rich culture
July 18, 2012
Kalila and Dimna: Teaching children about Egypt’s rich culture
Kalila and Dimna children’s bookstore and cultural center offers young people the chance to embark on an interactive cultural journey…
Faded grandeur: The Virginian may be Cairo’s best-kept secret and its most magnificent view
July 17, 2012
Faded grandeur: The Virginian may be Cairo’s best-kept secret and its most magnificent view
This may be the simplest review I have ever been asked to complete. My experience with this place is unilaterally…
One voice, many mosques: As call to prayer is unified, muezzins defy government orders
July 13, 2012
One voice, many mosques: As call to prayer is unified, muezzins defy government orders
Five times a day throughout Cairo, a group of mosque employees unplug small black boxes. Depending on who you ask,…
World Population Day conference in Cairo highlights role of nurse-midwife
July 11, 2012
World Population Day conference in Cairo highlights role of nurse-midwife
With the world’s population now well over 7 billion, increased pressure is being put on global health resources and services,…