Easter
Easter break getaways
Life & Style
April 5, 2012
Easter break getaways
With the Easter holidays approaching, it is the perfect time to break the cycle of routine and take a short…
Greeting Christians on religious occasions ‘forbidden,’ says Salafi leader
Egypt
January 12, 2012
Greeting Christians on religious occasions ‘forbidden,’ says Salafi leader
Abdel Moneim al-Shahat, a senior figure in the Salafi-oriented Nour Party and the official spokesperson for the Salafi movement in…
Military plays music and attempts to distribute gifts in Cairo
Egypt
April 25, 2011
Military plays music and attempts to distribute gifts in Cairo
In celebration of Easter and Sinai Liberation Day, a military band affiliated with the armed forces offered musical entertainment in…
Military says it will address sectarian incidents firmly
Egypt
April 24, 2011
Military says it will address sectarian incidents firmly
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) said on Sunday that it would not tolerate any attempts to spark…
Banks and stock exchange close for 2 days next week
Egypt
April 19, 2011
Banks and stock exchange close for 2 days next week
The Central Bank of Egypt has decided to suspend work at banks on 24 and 25 April for Easter and…
Egyptian churches celebrate Holy Week amid high security
Egypt
April 19, 2011
Egyptian churches celebrate Holy Week amid high security
Orthodox churches in Egypt are preparing to hold Holy Week prayers amid heavy security imposed by Coptic scouting groups and…
Stock market to close for Easter holidays
Egypt
April 18, 2011
Stock market to close for Easter holidays
The Egyptian stock market will close on 24 and 25 April for the Easter holidays, according to a statement released…
Easter in Ma’loula
Life & Style
April 8, 2010
Easter in Ma’loula
It only takes a one-hour drive from Damascus past a majestic mountain range to reach Ma'loula, one of the best…