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Eid hotspots: Where to enjoy while stuck in Cairo

Eid hotspots: Where to enjoy while stuck in Cairo

While some are lucky enough to travel to the Red Sea bungalows or sandy beaches of the North Coast during…
Ramadan mercy tables: A disappearing tradition?

Ramadan mercy tables: A disappearing tradition?

Egypt's rahman , or 'mercy,' tables are more of a cultural phenomenon than a religious one. The tables, seen all…
Government restrictions hail a dark Ramadan

Government restrictions hail a dark Ramadan

Several recent government initiatives to address the growing electricity crisis involve bans on decorative lights on buildings, in streets, and…
Card games: A favorite Ramadan pastime

Card games: A favorite Ramadan pastime

They come out of their boxes around this time of the year. Dusty, old, and cranky, like bears waking up…
Right to Climb: Special-needs charity aims for the summit

Right to Climb: Special-needs charity aims for the summit

Out of breath, out of reach, and out of their minds, a group of daredevil climbers will journey up Mount…
Italian Cultural Institute hosts Ramadan cartoon festival

Italian Cultural Institute hosts Ramadan cartoon festival

This Ramadan, The Italian Cultural Institute will present a series of cartoons specifically selected for the Islamic fasting month. This…
Operation Smile

Operation Smile

Around 3000 Egyptian children a year are born with facial deformities which hinder their ability to light up the world…
Wordless expression

Wordless expression

 Theater, music and dance combined in a five-day program entitled "Express Yourself Without Words", at Sawy Culture Wheel last week.…
Ramadan: When weight and prices soar

Ramadan: When weight and prices soar

Long queues in front of the cashiers at major supermarkets are a sure indication that Ramadan is on its way…
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