Nessim, an ancient Egyptian festival marking the arrival of spring, is a joyous occasion celebrated across Egypt. Observed on the Monday after Coptic Easter, this national holiday brings families and ...

Workers package salted fish at a factory in Port Said, Egypt, on April 19, 2025. As dawn breaks on Orthodox Easter Monday, Egyptians of all faiths gather in parks, on balconies, and along riverbanks, ...

So how did the ancient Egyptians celebrate the new year? And how was it different from our celebrations today? The New Year's festival — known as Wepet Renpet, or "the opening of the year ...

Egyptian artist Mohamed Ramadan made headlines with his debut performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on ...

The country’s modern culture is permeated with traditions that date back thousands of years. This blend of ancient and contemporary is evident in everything from music, art, and architecture to ...

As dawn breaks on Orthodox Easter Monday, Egyptians of all faiths gather in parks, on balconies, and along riverbanks, ...