Hussein
Hussein Mosque closed on Ashura Day to prevent Shia celebrations
Egypt
October 12, 2016
Hussein Mosque closed on Ashura Day to prevent Shia celebrations
Hussein Mosque and the surrounding mosques were closed on Tuesday afternoon to prevent Shia citizens from practicing their traditional rituals…
The Fatimid lantern: A Ramadan legacy
Archaeology
July 28, 2013
The Fatimid lantern: A Ramadan legacy
In Fayoum's famous commercial street, Ramla, you cannot miss Darwish al-Shamy's sons' workshop which makes the Fatimid lantern with its…
Taj al-Sultan: A taste of the Orient
Food
September 6, 2011
Taj al-Sultan: A taste of the Orient
Hussein is a busy area of Cairo, full of street vendors, tourists, bazaars, cafes and restaurants. The last addition to…
Al-Hussein bombings case closed as last suspect is released
Egypt
November 5, 2010
Al-Hussein bombings case closed as last suspect is released
The North Cairo Criminal Court ruled on Thursday that the last suspect in the al-Hussein bombings should be released. The bombing…
Hussein bombing suspects to be released
Egypt
March 1, 2010
Hussein bombing suspects to be released
Egypt's state security prosecutor on Monday ordered the release of seven people accused over a deadly bazaar bombing in February…
Hussein bombing suspects remanded into custody
Egypt
October 5, 2009
Hussein bombing suspects remanded into custody
State Security prosecutors have remanded into custody four suspects charged with involvement in the February bombing in Cairo's Hussein district…