Browsing: Egyptian Ramadan traditions

In Upper Egypt, Eid al-Fitr isn’t complete without salted fish. From Asyut to Luxor to…

 In Minya governorate, families still gather to make Eid cookies by hand, firing up traditional…

 In Qena governorate, families mark the end of Ramadan with a unique tradition: gathering to…

In Egypt’s New Valley Governorate, Ramadan tables are incomplete without Mareesa—a thick, golden date drink…

Where does tamarind come from? Why is it called “Indian date”? And what did Ibn…

A hidden desert ecosystem in Assiut showcases the resilience of nature and the delicate balance…