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VIDEO: Thousands of Egyptians celebrate Al-Hussein Moulid despite political unrest

In the heart of Islamic Cairo, thousands of Egyptians at Al-Hussein district celebrate the birth of the grandson of Prophet Mohamed

Sufi orders: a vital part of Egyptian society

With an estimate 10 million members, Sufi orders are an under-reported influence in Egyptian life

El-Sinnary House to host 'Al-Andalus Day' Wednesday

Event will feature rare photos of region's most celebrated mosques, along with rare art dating back to the Umayyad Period

Sufi orders and their origins

A concise guide to the origins, past and present of Sufism in Egypt

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

Al-Hussein: Relics of the prophet

Living alongside a holy place

Hussein: A man's outfit says it all

The man with the fez, probably conducting business by the Mosque

Abbasiya: Protest venue...historical district

Amid the criss-cross of streets and endless crowds in Abbasiya Square, which was the site of recent deadly attacks on protesters, lie architectural gems that witnessed the rise and fall of a district and its societies

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Cairo monument restoration project involves child participation

Egypt's antiquities ministry and Danish Egyptian Dialogue Institute collaborate in launching participatory restoration project on Cairo's Al-Khalifa Street

Tahrir Monologues: Storytelling the highs and lows of revolution

Disarray, fear, and hints of hope appeared at Left Bank Bistro on Monday 13 August, where the popular theatre project Tahrir Monologues poignantly performed brand new stories from the unfolding revolution

In Cairo's Café Umm Kalthoum

A cafe in the heart of downtown Cairo takes Egyptians away from the hubbub of everyday life back to the heady days when the voice of legendary singer Umm Kalthoum lifted the nation

Egyptian cities and markets: What's behind a name?

Zamalek, Boulak, Saqqara, Khan al-Khalili are landmarks that date back centuries. Ahram Online looks at the stories behind the names of Egypt's towns and famous markets

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Zane't El-Settat: A haunted market

Zane't El-Settat, is an old market where a shopper can find almost anything: a market with memories of Egypt's notorious women serial killers

The demise of Alexandria's historic Cicurel Villa

The demolition of Cicurel Villa in Egypt's second capital made headlines recently. Ahram Online delves into the history of the lost architectural gem in a city that was once famous for its cosmopolitanism.

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Improvised 'palm songs' draws thousands of Upper Egyptians

Kaf (palm), a popular art of improvsed lyrics on cryptic topics the audience suggests on the spot, draws thousands to listen to 15 artists in a unique performance

Andalusi Intellectuals in Alexandria & the Delta : Abul Hasan al-Sustari

"The Pride of the Poor and Prince of the Austere, the Blessing of al-Andalus … Abul Hasan of Sustar was a man of great knowledge" says Ibn al-Khatib on the ultra spiritual poet and musician

Aragoz: Beloved Egyptian puppet and political commentator

At the opening of the fifth forum of Egyptian folk dolls comes the story of Egypt's oldest puppet

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Thousands of Egyptians celebrate Al-Hussein Moulid

In the heart of Islamic Cairo, Al-Hussein district celebrates the birth of the grandson of the Prophet Mohamed

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