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Tracing the footsteps of historical Cairo's lost icons: Ibn Al-Nafis, the Syrian Polymath
The second in a series exploring Cairo's medieval history as a vital global centre of science and learning traces the life of pioneering physicist Ibn Al-Nafis
Martyrdom and the Coptic Church
A long history of honouring martyrs has helped the Coptic Church survive despite persecution and tribulations
Birth of the Coptic Calendar
The persecution of Christians began in the time of Nero. To commemorate such years of persecution, the Coptic Church introduced the Anno Martyrum, or Year of the Martyrs calendar
The people behind the lens: Lehnert and Landrock
Ahram Online discovers the story of one of Cairo's most historic bookshops, and the renowned photographic collection behind it
Hajj: Keswa
The covering, or keswa, of the Kaaba was traditionally made in Egypt
Hajj: Songs
Ritual songs which used to accompany the sending of the cover of the Kaaba from Egypt to Mecca
Hajj: Ibrahim and Ismail
Upon seeing Hajar, Sarah sank in a sea of bewilderment
Sufi orders: a vital part of Egyptian society
With an estimate 10 million members, Sufi orders are an under-reported influence in Egyptian life  
Al-Farghani, from the Tigris to the Nile
Commissioned by a Caliph, Al-Farghani made a long journey, from his home in present-day Uzbekistan, through Iraq and finally to Egypt to add his extensive knowledge to the Nilometer - by which life on the Nile depends on
Ibn Maimoun, aka Maimonides: 'Great Eagle' of the Jews
Few historical personages stir as much debate in Egypt as Ibn Maimoun – also known as Maimonides – the Andalusian rabbi whose synagogue still sits in Cairo's ancient Jewish Quarter

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The Dormition of Theotokos: The Feast of the Virgin Mary
Following a 15-day fast, Egypt's Coptic Christians celebrate the 'Dormition of Theotokos' on 22 August to commemorate the Virgin Mary's passing

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Egyptian pottery: An art of patience and love
Pottery, one of the first practical art forms, does not have the place in Egyptian society it once had, but its artisans continue to innovate

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The Egyptian art of tent-making
The distinctive style of material produced by Egyptian tent-makers - which now decorates many homes as wall hangings, cushion covers and tablecloths - is part of a long history of Egyptian craftsmanship


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