Egypt’s traditional kakh al-Eid Ramadan biscuits have successfully survived centuries of changing cultural and economic ...

Eid in Egypt isn’t just a holiday—it’s a full-on experience. From money showers (a.k.a. eideyya) to feasting on everything we ...

Eid al-Fitr is a global celebration marking the end of Ramadan, characterized by prayer, charity, and feasting. Unique ...

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Fact checked by Sarah Scott Passover (“Pesach” in Hebrew) is a holiday that celebrates the liberation of the Jewish people ...

A rare total solar eclipse that darkened the skies of ancient Egypt in 2471 B.C. may have played a role in a remarkable ...

Among the challenges of preserving customs and traditions in the midst of this ... would they be recognized here in Egypt? She decided to make tamia (a Sudanese dish made from ground, roasted ...

This is a five deben weight. It's an artefact from Ancient Egypt. An artefact is an item from a particular time or place that tells us something about life in that time. Deben weights like this ...

By Mansi Shah On Eid morning, Salma Amer’s family — originally from Egypt and long settled in the UAE — follows a cherished routine. The Al Wahba family wakes early to offer their morning ...