23 Egyptian Women Who Made History
WEBJul 26, 2019 · 18. Huda Sha’arawi. “Men have singled out women of outstanding merit and put them on a pedestal to avoid recognizing the capabilities of all women.”. Huda Sha’arawi is perhaps one of Egypt’s most famous feminist figures of all time, along with Durriya Shafiq, Safia Zaghloul and Ester Fanous.
19 Middle Eastern Desserts to Remember this Ramadan
WEBMay 5, 2019 · 3. Kunafeh. Middle Eastern Kunafeh topped with pistachios. Sweet, rich, crunchy and creamy, Kunafeh or Knafeh can be found in regions that used to be occupied by the Ottoman Empire. This sweet pastry is the Middle Eastern version of the cheese cake. Kunafeh is made of semolina dough and thin noodle-like phyllo pastry.
‘AlRawabi School for Girls’ Ending Explained - Egyptian Streets
WEBAug 19, 2021 · Layan’s uniform in ‘AlRawabi School for Girls’; courtesy of Netflix. The camera pans outside the bachelor pad and a gunshot rings out as the camera settles on the drying rack holding Layan’s pink uniform, delicately drifting in the breeze. Silence follows as it cuts to flashbacks of Layan in joyful moments, singing and at ease.
5 Iconic Dances that Capture Egypt’s Passion for Folk
WEBOct 6, 2021 · Here are five dances that reflect the many different shades of Egypt’s culture: 1. ‘Sai’di’ (Upper Egyptian) Egyptian movies based in Upper Egypt (Al-Sai’d) often show two men dancing with sticks at weddings. This dance is referred to as ‘Raqs Assaya’ (stick dancing) or ‘Tahteeb’. The latter refers to the symbolic conflict ...
Koshari: How to Make Egypt’s National Dish - Egyptian Streets
WEBAug 27, 2017 · Step 5: In a large pot, add the oil, lentils, rinsed rice, and a pinch of salt, pepper, and cumin. Add 3 cups of boiled water to the pot. Allow it to boil for two minutes. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes on low heat. Step 6: Wash and drain the chickpeas then put in a frying pan for one minute on high heat.
Drinking Tea Like An Egyptian
WEBSep 22, 2021 · According to Hackberry Tea, locals consume “65,000 to 75,000” tonnes of tea annually, despite importing the vast majority from other countries such as Kenya and Sri Lanka. The act of drinking tea, however, has graduated from a pleasant evening ritual, to a core element of Egyptian hospitality. Egyptians will offer several cups to loved ones ...
A Year in Three Seasons: Ancient Egypt’s Calendar
WEBJan 28, 2022 · The civil calendar was divided into three seasons based on Nile observations: the season of inundation (Akhet), the season of growth (Peret), and the season of harvest (Shemu). Akhet was the first season of the year, marked by the flooding of the Nile. By today’s estimates, the season falls roughly between July and December of the Latin calendar.
A Literary Revolution: The Egyptian Poets who ... - Egyptian Streets
WEBFeb 29, 2020 · The Arabic language is poetic in nature, with a beauty that is intricately intertwined between each and every letter and syllables that are rich in melody. Arabic poetry was in fact the earliest form of Arabic literature. Classical Arabic poetry dates back to the 6th century. It has served as a beautifully descriptive retelling of
Spinning Away: The Origin of Egypt’s Folkloric Tanoura Dance
WEBOct 3, 2021 · The Tanoura is a unique dance that is often seen as philosophical or even religious, taking the dancer to new spiritual levels. Many historians say that the Tanoura dance was first introduced by Turkish philosopher and poet Jalal al-Din al-Rumi, and that it came to Egypt in the 14th century. Jalal al-Din al-Rumi was a renowned Sufi scholar in ...
From Nile to Skyline: 7 of the Best Rooftop Venues in Cairo
WEBNov 26, 2020 · Location: Mohammed Mazhar St., Nile Zamalek Hotel, Zamalek, Cairo. Number: +20227353471. Karvin Hotel Rooftop. Image source unknown. Located above an old Heliopolis hotel, Karvin’s rooftop bar and restaurant is a favorite for Heliopolis locals. In addition to offering a rather ambient atmosphere, Karvin also offers good food – …
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