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18/03/2011

Let's play a Game!
Tag as much people as you can in any photo in this album.

There is a surprise for anyone who tags 100 friends. Let's Play!:)


Rana

18/03/2011

арабский язык для русские
месяца........ showhoor(شهور):

январь- Yanayer ( Ya-Na-yer)يناير
февраль- Febrayer (Feb-Ra-yer)فبرير
март- Mares (Ma-rees)مارس
апрель- Ebreel (Eb-reel)أبريل
май- Mayoo (Maay-oo)مايو
июнь- Yonyo (YON-yoo)يونيو
июль- Yolyoo (YOL-yoo)يوليو
август- Augustus (Au-ghoos-toos) أغسطس
сентябрь- September...... سبتمبر
октябрь- October........ أكتوبر
ноябрь- November....... نوفمبر
декабрь- December..... ديسمبر

дни неделя ayam el asboaA(أيام الأسبوع):

суббота- Sabt (Saab-et) السبت
воскресенье- Ahad (Aa-haad)الأحد
понедельник- Etneen (ET-neen)الأثنين
вторник- Talaat (Ta-laat)الثلاثاء
среда- Arbaa (AR-ba-aa')الأربعاء
четверг- Khamees (Kha-MEE)الخميس
пятница- Gomaa (Gom-aa')الجمعة

сезон.......mosim(موسم):

зима- Shetaa (Shea-Taa')شتاء
лето- Seef (Seef)صيف
осень- Khareef (Kha-REEf)خريف
весна- Rabee (RA-bee') ربيع

18/03/2011

Ras Mohammed National Park occupies one of the world's most extraordinary settings: a slender, dramatically arid peninsula at the very southernmost tip of the Sinai, rising to a dramatic promontory that looks out over some of the most gloriously rich coral reefs that you will ever see. The Ras Mohammed peninsula marks the nexus of the shallow Gulf of Suez and the deep intercontinental chasm of the Gulf of Aqaba, itself a small portion of the Great Rift Valley that stretches deep into Africa. Declared a park in 1983, Ras Mohammed contains within its modest area an astounding variety of life, ranging from the gazelles of its northern desert area to the brilliant orange coral groupers of its skirting reefs.

The boundaries of Ras Mohammed extend far out into the surrounding waters, and even the most casual of visitors is struck by how much of the park is dominated by the sea. Even the dry land area of the park seems a part of the marine world: in the north, large dunes are interspersed with outcroppings of Miocene limestone in which are embedded an astonishing wealth and variety of marine fossils. In fact, the dramatic promontory that marks the Sinai's southernmost tip belongs in part to the sea, as it is in fact an enormous, fossilized coral reef, left high and dry tens of thousands of years ago.

For many visitors, Ras Mohammed's most stunning scenery is found underwater, in the broad, terraced coral reefs that encircle the peninsula. Fire corals and brilliant sea fans abound here, and among these lush reef corals roams a truly magnificent array of both reef and pelagic fish--over a thousand species in all
for more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ras_Mohammed
SaMar

18/03/2011

her's my sun .. here's my moon .. here's my nile .. here's my pyramid .. here's my dad .. here's my mom .. here's my country

I LOVE EGYPT & I'M PROUD TO BE EGYPTIAN!! I dedicate this to my Egyptian friends & my family in Masr. (The song is "Salam Ya Balady" by Mahmoud Elesely) :) ~♥Duaa♥~

18/03/2011

Ägyptische Revolution 2011 vom 25.Januar bis 11.Februar ♥♥
Geniessen Sie das ! :)


Hadeer

Es war viele Aufrufe über Facebook zur freidliche Demonstration am 25.1.2011, dem Tag der Polizei, auf dem zentralen Tahrir-Platz in Kairo gegen den Präsidenten Mubarak, dessen Herrschaft ebenso autoritär wie verkrustet ist und der Wahlen allenfalls zum Schein abhalten lässt. Die Demonstranten in

18/03/2011

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18/03/2011

Let's learn some Arabic (;


Months:

January- Yanayer ( Ya-Na-yer)
Febraury- Febrayer (Feb-Ra-yer)
March- Mares (Ma-rees)
April- Ebreel (Eb-reel)
May- Mayoo (Maay-oo)
June- Yonyo (YON-yoo)
July- Yolyoo (YOL-yoo)
August- Augustus (Au-ghoos-toos)
September- September
October- October
November- November
December- December

Week days:

Saturday- Sabt (Saab-et)
Sunday- Ahad (Aa-haad)
Monday- Etneen (ET-neen)
Tuesday- Talaat (Ta-laat)
Wednesday- Arbaa (AR-ba-aa')
Thursday- Khamees (Kha-MEE)
Friday- Gomaa (Gom-aa')

Seasons:

Winter- Shetaa (Shea-Taa')
Summer- Seef (Seef)
Autumn- Khareef (Kha-REEf)
Spring- Rabee (RA-bee')



Yasmin

18/03/2011

Alexandria......The Pearl of the Mediterranean.

Alexandria is simply fabulous when it comes to tourism. Tourism is all about exploring new lands and experiencing the exotic and Alexandria has lots to offer. Tourism has evolved in Alexandria in a big way to cater to the legions of travelers who come to visit this land every year. The prime spots have been developed to suit the purposes of tourist destinations, sightseeing trips and tourist cruises. Hospitality industry has received a never-before boost making Alexandria one of the most sought-after and tourist-friendly places in entire Egypt.

Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt and is known as The Pearl of the Mediterranean. The city exudes an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern. The ambience and cultural heritage, along with an exotic Orient flavor, is truly captivating and attracts travelers from all over the world.

Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria became the capital of the Graeco-Roman Egypt. This was also the center of learning in the ancient world.
From the 19th c, Alexandria became the focus for Egypt's commercial and maritime expansion. No wonder, it has evolved as an ideal tourist destination. In a word, Alexandria is a city to explore at random.

Tourism in Alexandria means exploring the archaeological sites of the ancient times or sunbathing on the tranquil beaches. Discover the fascinating world preserved in the libraries and museums of the city or dance the night away in the nightclubs and discos. Where else will you get such a combination between old and new?

Visit the Graeco-Roman Museum, Pompey's Pillar, the Roman Amphitheatre, Catacombs of Kom al-Shoqafa and discover the real history. Al-Shatby Necropolis, the tombs of Al-Anfushi and Mustafa Kamel will tell you those intriguing tales of power, ambition and destruction. The Fort of Qaitbay, the mosque of Mursi Abul Abbas, Al-Montazah Palace stand as witnesses of history’s greatest examples of architectural splendor.

There are golden sun-kissed beaches stretching from east to west where you can spend a perfect laid-back afternoon. The beaches of Maamura, Montaza Assafra, Miamy, Sidi Bishr, San Stefano, Ibrahimia and Shatby lie along the seafront boulevard.

Tourism in Alexandria means more. So, come and explore Alexandria, the desert city and its saga.

7kayat

18/03/2011

Good morning from Egypt everyone! It's 6:10 a.m. here. What time is it where you are? (;

I hope you all have a day as beautiful and wonderful as Egypt!!

18/03/2011

Port Said...mesmerizing pictures!



Rana

Port Said (Arabic بورسعيد transliterated Būr Saʻīd) is a city in north-east Egypt, near the Suez Canal, with an approximate population of 515,007 (2001). The city was established in 1859 during the building of the Suez Canal.

The economic base of Port Said is fishing and industries, like chemicals, processed food, and ci******es. Port Said is also an important harbor both for exports of Egyptian products like cotton and rice, but also a fueling station for ships that pass through the Suez Canal. Port Said also thrives on being a duty-free port, as well as a summer resort for Egyptians.[citation needed]

There are numerous old houses with grand balconies on all floors, giving the city a distinctive look. Port Said's twin city is Port Fouad, which lies on the eastern side of the canal. The two cities coexist, to the extent that there hardly is any town center in Port Fouad. The cities are connected by free ferries running all through the day, and together they form a metropolitan area with over a million residents.

The diocese of Port-Said for the Coptic Orthodox Church was founded in 1976 by his grace Bishop Tadros. In 1993, the late subdeacon Nosshy Attia Anbary wrote the history of the diocese in Arabic.[citation needed]

In addition to its port, the city is served by Port Said Airport.

Both in the Suez Crisis (1956) and in the Yom Kippur War (1973) Port Said was heavily demolished.



Port Said ist eine Stadt im Nordosten Ägyptens am Nordende des Sueskanals.
In Port Said leben 588.935 Einwohnern (2008), und es ist nach dem rund 220 Kilometer westlich liegenden Alexandria der wichtigste ägyptische Hafen. Er ist Umschlagplatz für Baumwolle und Reis, weitere wichtige Industriezweige sind die chemische Industrie, Zigarettenproduktion, Salzgewinnung und der Fischfang.

Seit 1976 besitzt die Stadt den Status einer Freihandelszone. Port Said ist ein wichtiges Seebad und Anlaufpunkt internationaler Kreuzfahrtschiffe. Ein neues Hafengebiet entsteht in der Nachbarstadt Port Fuad (East Port Said).

Im Westen des Stadtgebiets liegt der Regionalflughafen Port Said Airport. Zwischen Port Said und Port Fuad besteht eine Fährverbindung.

Port Said ist Sitz eines Teils der Sueskanal-Universität und des Nationalmuseums in Port Said.

Die Stadt wurde 1859 im Zuge der Kanalbauarbeiten gegründet und nach dem Vizekönig Muhammad Said benannt. Im Sueskrieg (1956) und Jom-Kippur-Krieg (1973) wurde sie stark beschädigt.

18/03/2011

Sit back, relax, and listen ...this is a gift from the admins to all our beautiful fans

عمر خيرت دعاء مكتبة اسكندرية مارس 2009 Omar Khairat Biblotheca Alexandrina March

18/03/2011

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18/03/2011

Mosque of Mohamed Ali

Mohamed Ali Mosque is amongst the most interesting Mosques in Egypt. It stands proudly on the highest point inside the courtyard of the Citadel of Saladin, and is also called the Alabaster Mosque.

The architect was Yousf Boushnaq, a Turkish man who had come over from Istanbul to build this great Mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt from1805 until 1849. He based his plans on the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, and the construction began in 1830 A.D. The work continued ceaselessly until the death of Mohamed Ali in 1849, and had to be finished during the reign of his successors. Mohamed Ali was buried in the tomb situated on the south-eastern side of Beit Al Salah, on the right side of the entrance that leads to the main section.

In 1899 the Mosque showed signs of cracking and repairs were undertaken, but some of these repairs were not adequate. Therefore, in 1931, during the reign of King Fuad I, a committee was set up, comprising of several great architects, which eventually presented a report recommending the demolition of the big main dome, the semi domes and the small domes, and then reconstructing them according to the original design. Between 1931 and 1939, the project, including demolition, building and rebuilding, painting and gilding, was undertaken; the total cost being 100,000 LE.

The main material used for the construction was limestone, but the lower parts of the Mosque, and the forecourt, are faced to a height of 11.5m with alabaster.

The Mosque is rectangular in shape and consists of two sections:
The Eastern Section, which is the main section, called “Beit al Salah" or “House of Prayer”.
The Western Section, called the “Sahn” "or “Courtyard".



Yasmin

17/03/2011

Fermez les yeux et imaginez un instant cela:

Si l'Egypte était une personne et que vous parliez avec elle, que lui diriez-vous? [Dina]

17/03/2011

What do you think of our page? Do you have any suggestions? Please share your opinion.

Rana

17/03/2011

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Forgive Quickly. Speak kindly & Leave the rest to God ♥ :)

Hadeer

17/03/2011

Time to Play ! ♥
Use a word or phrase to describe what you think of when you see photos about our beloved Egypt , But focus, please...You can't repeat what someone else says !.. who wanna start ? ♥

Hadeer :)

17/03/2011

Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

17/03/2011

Close your eyes for a minute and imagine this.

If Egypt was a person and you were talking to her, what would you tell her?

17/03/2011

Buenes noches! Como estas? Espero que tu dia es beuno!

Rana

17/03/2011

Bonsoir ... J'espère que vous passé une bonne journée :)

Huda

17/03/2011

Êtes-vous à la recherche d'un endroit charmant et envoûtant avec une bonne ambiance et un climat tempéré?
Êtes-vous à la recherche d'un endroit pour se détendre?
Souhaitez-vous faire de la plongée le long des récifs coralliens?
Voulez-vous aller à la campagne?
Vous pourrez profiter de tout cela et plus..
Nous sommes heureux de vous accueillir dans une bien meilleure Egypte. Vous allez être très impressionné ♥ [Dina]

17/03/2011

Clinton to the Egyptians in «Tahrir Square»: What you did is greater than the pyramids.




Yasmin

17/03/2011

Bonjour ... Je vous souhaite une Bonne Journee :)

Huda

17/03/2011

Good Morning From Egypt. It is now 6:00 A.M. What time is it where you are?


Enjoy pictures from Mara Matruh, located about 240 km from Alexandria.


Rana

.•.MarSa Matruh.•.
Marsa Matruh is a Mediterranean seaport in Egypt. It is 240 km (149 miles) west of Alexandria and 222 km from Sallum, on the main highway from the Nile Delta to the Libyan border. Another highway leads south from the town, toward the Western Desert and the oases of Siwa and Bahariya.

During Ancient Egyptian times and during the reign of Alexander The Great, the city was known as Amunia. In Ptolemaic and Byzantine times it was known as Paraitonion (Παραιτόνιον), and in Roman times, as Paraetonium.

Marsa Matruh is a main Egyptian tourist city, and serves as a getaway resort for Europeans and Cairenes eager to flee the capital in the sweltering summer months. It is served by Mersa Matruh Airport. The city is known for its white soft sands and calm transparent waters; the bay is protected from the high seas by a series of rocks forming a natural breakwater, with a small opening to allow light vessels in.


Une ambiance de plage décontractée et un environnement empreint d'histoire. Venez découvrir Marah Matrouh et le climat méditerranéen du littoral nord de l'Égypte.
Les vagues de la mer turquoise s'échouent sur le sable blanc de la plage ensoleillée alors qu'une légère brise vous caresse délicatement. Un dernier tour dans l'eau ou une petite sieste? Rien de tel qu'une bonne dose de farniente sur les plages de Marsah Matrouh pour vous détendre. À moins que vous ne souhaitiez entreprendre une excursion pour changer de décor? La région, empreinte d'histoire, regorge de destinations culturelles pour les passionnés d'histoire. Venez découvrir par exemple les vestiges de cette ville.
Bien que proche des stations ultra-luxueuses de la côte nord, Marsa Matrouh est une destination plus décontractée et plus discrète. Selon certains historiens, Matrouh s'appelait Paraetonium à l'époque d'Alexandre le Grand, mais celui-ci la rebaptisa après y être passé en 331 avant notre ère.
Au IVe siècle avant J.-C., la ville vit naître les amours de Cléopâtre et Marc-Antoine. Le gouvernorat de Marsa Matrouh est aujourd'hui divisé en huit districts. À 130 kilomètres de la station balnéaire se trouve El-Alamein, où eut lieu l'une des batailles décisives de la Seconde Guerre mondiale.



Marsa Matruh ist eine ägyptische Hafenstadt und Hauptstadt des Gouvernements Matruh. Die Stadt hieß bei den Ptolemäern und Byzantinern Paraitonion und trug in römischer Zeit den Namen Paraetonium.

Die Stadt liegt etwa 288 km westlich von Alexandria am Mittelmeer und nördlich der Qattara-Senke. Durch Marsa Matruh führt die Küstenstraße zwischen dem Nildelta und Libyen, die einzige Straße zur Oase Siwa zweigt hier nach Süden ab.

Für die Wasserversorgung ist die Stadt fast vollständig auf den im Winter fallenden Regen angewiesenArchäologische Funde belegen, dass Marsa Matruh bereits während der Amarnazeit[2] als Warenumschlagsplatz genutzt wurde und im Seehandel als Zwischenstation der Handelsroute vom Nildelta in die Ägäis via Keftiu diente.

Für die Epoche der Amarnazeit konnten im Gegensatz zu zahlreichen zyprischen, levantinischen und altägyptischen Gütern keine minoischen Waren nachgewiesen werden. Ramses II. ließ später in der benachbarten Region Zawiyet Umm el-Rakham Grenzfestungen gegen die Libyer bauen. 2001 wurden bei Ausgrabungen Überreste einer koptischen Kirche aus dem 4. oder 5. Jahrhundert entdeckt.

17/03/2011

Alejandria, es una ciudad del norte de Egipto, situada en el delta del río Nilo, sobre una loma que separa el lago Mareotis del mar Mediterráneo. Es también la capital de la gobernación del mismo nombre, y el principal puerto del país.



Rana

17/03/2011

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17/03/2011

I love and Support Egypt..so I'm going to share.

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17/03/2011

Are you looking for charming and bewitching place with a great atmosphere and temperate weather ?
Are you looking for a place to relax?
Would you like to do diving along coral reefs?
Do you want to go to the country... to a third of the effects of the world?
All this and more will enjoy it all .
we're happy to welcome you back in a much better Egypt now.You'll be impressed♥

Hadeer

16/03/2011

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Hadeer

16/03/2011

Oasis of Wadi Natroun ♥

One of the most significant places in the Western Desert is Wadi El Natroun, situated 100km north west of Cairo. It is a geological salt lakes vale indented in the desert, that owes it's name to the Natroun salt, very relevant to Ancient Egyptians as it was emplyed in the mummification procedure. It is a birdwatchers paradise and became the site of many monasteries in spiritual commemoration of the Holy Family's passage through the valley. The monasteries benefit from the atmosphere of seclusion and tranquility that engulfs the whole dale and deserve a visit for their fine examples of Coptic art.

The library accommodates many valuable books and manuscripts and the small museum houses a fine collection of icons.
Deir Anba Bishoi or Monastery of St Pshoi, who founded not only this monastery but also the close by Al-Sorian's. The church contains the remains of the saint and two charming chapels.

Subsequent Biblical history says it all: "They arrived home in Nazereth, from where the message of Christ would, in the fullness of time, be heard".

Deir El Baramus or Monastery of the Romans, the oldest of the sites in the Wadi. houses five churches. St. John the Baptist's Church lodges a superb ivory icon work.

Deir Al-Sorian or Monastery of the Syrians, named after Syrian monks who inhabited the monastery in the 8th century, contains exquisite wall paintings in it's Church of The Virgin Mary.

The desert view from the top of it's fortified keep is breathtaking.

Deir Abu Makar, or Monastery of St. Makarios, some 20 km south of St. Pshoi's, has given many Coptic popes among it's monks and contains tombs of many patriarchs and martyrs including the founder's itself. It is the most secluded and it is necessary to obtain a visit permission issued by it's Cairo administrative office.

The Holy Family found haven in Egypt for almost four years after their flight from Bethlehem for fear of Kinf Herod's persecution. Through the centuries their epic journey has been revived and revered by Egyptians with many holy sites.

The sacred travellers ventured all the way from Bethlehem, through Sinai, to Sakha in the north of the Nile Delta to Assiut in Middle Egypt. Old Cairo is among the most important locations visited by the Hoy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still. Some of such sites in the Fortress of Babylon area are, The Church of Abu Serga, Al-Muallaqa or Hanging Church, The Church of St. Barbara and the Convent of St. Georges to mention just a few. At the Fustat section of the city, The Church of the Virgin Mary of Al-Deshiria, The Church of St.Mercurios Abu Sefein are among the hloy places. An air of devotion pervades the whole district.

Nevertheless, the most meaningful destination of all the land of Egypt is Mount Qussqam. There, the Monastery of Al Muharrag was built around the cave where the Holy Family dwelt for six months. This area is also known as Second Bethlehem. On their way back, they retraced more or less their steps on their outward journey across Sinai to Palestine.


Hadeer

16/03/2011

A breath-taking sunrise in Egypt. Isn't it beautiful?