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Good morning, Sinai: Arish Folk Troupe
While fundamentalists have attacked other institutions in the Sinai Peninsula, they have not interfered in their work of Arish Folk Troupe to preserve local traditions
Good Morning Sinai: Community dances of Egypt's North Sinai
As Egypt celebrates Sinai Liberation Day on 25 April, Ahram Online takes a look at the desert peninsula's ancient traditions
VIDEO: Thousands of Egyptians celebrate Al-Hussein Moulid despite political unrest
In the heart of Islamic Cairo, thousands of Egyptians at Al-Hussein district celebrate the birth of the grandson of Prophet Mohamed
Sufi orders: a vital part of Egyptian society
With an estimate 10 million members, Sufi orders are an under-reported influence in Egyptian life
Sufi orders and their origins
A concise guide to the origins, past and present of Sufism in Egypt
Tracing the footsteps of historical Cairo's lost icons: Ibn Al-Nafis, the Syrian Polymath
The second in a series exploring Cairo's medieval history as a vital global centre of science and learning traces the life of pioneering physicist Ibn Al-Nafis
Martyrdom and the Coptic Church
A long history of honouring martyrs has helped the Coptic Church survive despite persecution and tribulations
Birth of the Coptic Calendar
The persecution of Christians began in the time of Nero. To commemorate such years of persecution, the Coptic Church introduced the Anno Martyrum, or Year of the Martyrs calendar
"When God is on your side, you can walk on water"

Ahram Online reviews Egyptians oldest relationship with their Creator.

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Memoires of an Egyptology guru
Ahead of CULTNAT publishing, 30 September, the memoires of Egyptology guru Selim Hassan, Ahram Online digs into the life and achievements of the legendary archaeologist

Saint Verena of Egypt and Switzerland
This week marks the anniversary of Saint Verena, an Egyptian who made her name in Europe. Ahram Online remembers the woman who healed bodies and souls

Tunisian Diva Ghalia Benali: 'Of souls that are eternally connected'
Ahead of the Tunisian diva's Cairo performance this Saturday, Ahram Online talked to Ghalia Benali about her childhood, southern songs, the call of music, and all her life stories in between

Tamer Eissa: Capturing the magic of folk arts
As his documentary on Sira guru Said El-Daw is about to be featured, Ahram Online interviewed the man behind the camera

Art Alert: Warsha folklore theatre troupe to perform at Culturewheel
El-Warsha theatre troupe to perform 'Lucky Hour' on Wednesday



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