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10/04/2024

10/04/2024

Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim friends. As the month of Ramadan ends with the joyous voices ringing out at dawn this morning, new life and spring is evident on the streets as well today!

21/03/2024

Today in Egypt we send love and thanks to all the women who mother others! May God continue to strengthen and equip us as we reach out to those near us with care and love!

18/03/2024

One of the features of Ramadan is the lantern called The Fanoos. Listen to this fanoos maker as he shares about this legendary lantern.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1756250084870354?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&mibextid=0NULKw

15/10/2023

After some
Good rain early this morning, Alexandria is looking lovely!

05/10/2023

The blue sky and a hint of a cloud hiding behind the buildings in downtown Cairo.

05/10/2023

We had the first morning rains in Alexandria just after sunrise this morning, and the hint of rainbow colours from our balconey.

21/09/2023

Beautiful sky today on a flight from Sharm el Sheik to Alexandria.

28/06/2023

Love, peace and May blessings to all our Muslim friends today. Eid Mubarak!

22/06/2023

It’s that time of the year: the flame tree lights up the nation with its beauty!

21/04/2023

Blessings of peace and joy to all our Muslim friends as they celebrate the end of their month of fasting.

22/03/2023

Ramadan begins with the sighting of the moon!

18/03/2023

Ramadan is coming closer: decorations are popping up everywhere, making entrances and streets look vibrant and cheerful!

18/03/2023

Eid il Om (festival of mother) is coming up this week in Egypt! Sending love and thanks to all mothers, aunts, sisters and grandmothers.. to all the women who help raise the generations, we thank you!

08/03/2023

Streets are beginning to be decorated for Ramadan, the month of fasting for our Muslim friends.

17/02/2023

Ramadan is coming up…..

17/02/2023

A helpful article with beautiful photos.

https://egyptianstreets.com/2023/02/16/in-photos-the-many-different-ways-muslims-pray-in-egypt/?fbclid=IwAR3A4G2-7G3En6SNX4K0yptv5Etdb1jB0TmiCsxG5Z8ymgX5yuRcJ6LjPIE

The month of prayer, Ramadan, is fast approaching, giving space for contemplation on what prayer is, what it means to Muslims, and why they practice it. Prayer is a global language that can be practiced anywhere — regardless of the nation, city, time, or place. In the most unusual and humble envir...

14/02/2023

And there’s always lovely cakes in Alexandria (to share with those you love!) Thanka Delices.

14/02/2023

For those who celebrate Valentines Day, much love to you all. Thanks to leffloral for this beautiful picture!

13/02/2023

It is the crazy time of the year when we get 4 seasons throughout the day. But here is Gleam Bay at a glorious moment. Thanks Youmna!

04/02/2023

Stanley Bridge Alexandria looking particularly beautiful this evening: against the winter sky!

31/01/2023

A recent pic from mount Sinai: it has been a little chilly up there. We didn’t manage to see snow but there was ice!

10/01/2023

An upbeat Live Photo album of Egypt!

https://www.facebook.com/reel/534607818626901?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&mibextid=0NULKw

06/01/2023

Beautiful Marsa Nakari (Red Sea Diving safari in Marsa Alam). Incredible snorkelling and diving.

06/01/2023

To all our Coptic friends: have a blessed and meaningful Christmas!

01/01/2023

Happy New Year to all of you from the Giza pyramids!

26/12/2022

When is Christmas? Many of us have already celebrated Christmas, but in Egypt not yet!!

https://egyptianstreets.com/2020/12/28/december-25th-vs-january-7th-the-various-differences-between-two-christmas-dates/?fbclid=IwAR2MJafM969OvNCvtV75JUBn-ULK1CNlfJRA966gqk3DoDp_zjhXt9hOKHg

‘January 7th?’ One might be wondering upon reading this article’s headline. As Christmas is widely known to be celebrated on December 25th all over the world, the January 7th Christmas date might seem odd to many – especially those who are not familiar with Coptic Orthodox traditions. Contra...

14/12/2022

Winter is coming and so is the famous winter drink: sahlab. Delicious

06/12/2022

It’s that time of the year again!

04/09/2022

As we head into autumn, some brightness and promises of dates to come!