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Protests planned to save Cairo, Alex historical sites from demolition

Activists in Egypt's two largest cities call for Wednesday protests aimed at saving local historical landmarks from destruction

Good morning, Sinai: Arish Folk Troupe

While fundamentalists have attacked other institutions in the Sinai Peninsula, they have not interfered in their work of Arish Folk Troupe to preserve local traditions

Good Morning Sinai: Community dances of Egypt's North Sinai

As Egypt celebrates Sinai Liberation Day on 25 April, Ahram Online takes a look at the desert peninsula's ancient traditions

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

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Folk: The Ramadan lantern

The Ramadan lantern, or fanous, is a time-honoured decoration that started on Ramadan to welcome a Fatimid Caliph in the year 968

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Of domes and tapestry: Ramsis Wissa Wassef

As a new cultural centre opens its doors in Agouza, Ahram Online listens to the historic building's tales

Alexandria mourns loss of historical Rialto Cinema

Egyptians mourn Alexandria's Rialto Cinema, one of the oldest theatres in the country; Save Alexandria initiative asks for help to stop demolition of historical buildings

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Cairo monument restoration project involves child participation

Egypt's monuments open their doors to neighbourhood children

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

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Chanting troupe bring message of national, religious unity

The Samaa ensemble for Sufi and Coptic chanting performed Sunday night at Al-Ghouri, offering a message of peace amid nationwide tension

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Women and Islam in the middle ages

Beyond the stereo-typing of women and the misconception of Islamic beliefs, comes an enlightening study that puts women and Islam in one proper sentence

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