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This picturesque and serene cemetery is one of the prettiest cemeteries in Egypt. The gravestones are wonderfully ornate with many statues of angels, saints, doves, crosses and the like. The cemetery is within the Religion Comp... more
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Coming approximately 70 days after Eid el-Fitr, the 'Great Feast' marks the prophet Ibraham's sacrifice of a sheep instead of his son, Ismael. Appropriately, Muslims slaughter a sheep or, if a person can afford it, a cow. The m... more
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This museum is located in the splendid palace of Prince Ibrahim which, appropriately enough, is an impressive example of Islamic architecture and decoration in itself. The museum has a priceless collection of Islamic ceramics f... more
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This popular club meets every Friday afternoon, all year round. Members are invited to run, jog and even walk at various venues around Cairo including Wadi Digla and near the pyramids; leashed dogs are welcome. Even if you're... more
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Marking the martyrdom of Hussein at Karbala, this Shi'ite festival begins on the eve of the 10th day of the Islamic month Moharram. Cairo's Shia minority gathers around the Mosque of El-Hussein during the eve and day of the eve... more
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This place touts itself as a "neighbourhood restaurant and bar". Its interior is huge, with enough space for five Egyptian birthday parties to rage on, with room left over for walk-ins. The walls are liberally decorated with sp... more
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Part of a famous Cairo chain, this branch is notable for its garden terrace and deli. During World War Two, the patio was a popular retreat where British officers enjoyed their afternoon tea—Egyptians and lower-ranking officers... more
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One of Cairo's top nightspots, this energetic bar is always busy and a great place to meet people. Its rowdy karaoke nights draw a full house. The security check at the door is thoroughly Egyptian, but upon entering this dimly... more
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