Nabila Magdy
Om Kalthoum’s gift on Eid
Art news
August 19, 2012
Om Kalthoum’s gift on Eid
On the last night of Ramadan, my brother and I would anxiously wait for Eid, when we would get to…
Iftar of mercy: Traditional Ma’edat al-Rahman help the poor break their fast
Life & Style
August 18, 2012
Iftar of mercy: Traditional Ma’edat al-Rahman help the poor break their fast
She sat in front of me, focusing on her plate silently for more than half an hour, and then suddenly…
Remembering Sheikh Naqshabandi in the month of spirituality
Archaeology
August 3, 2012
Remembering Sheikh Naqshabandi in the month of spirituality
For decades, Egyptians listened on the radio during the holy month of Ramadan to the beautiful voice of Sheikh Sayed…
Postcard from Attahorn: A tour in Atta cave
Life & Style
July 25, 2012
Postcard from Attahorn: A tour in Atta cave
Put on your long-sleeved jacket, take a deep breath, and get ready for one of the most relaxing tours ever…
Critic’s pick: Ramadan jingle is 6,000 years old
Archaeology
July 20, 2012
Critic’s pick: Ramadan jingle is 6,000 years old
“Wahawy ya wahawy/Eyaha/We kaman wahawy/Eyaha” — these are the introductory lyrics of our most popular Ramadan jingle. My brother and…