traditions
Sri Lanka Telugu community fears decline of traditional ways
World
June 27, 2020
Sri Lanka Telugu community fears decline of traditional ways
KUDAGAMA, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s Telugu community, whose nomadic lifestyle has increasingly clashed with the modern world, is…
Alexandria University to fine students wearing torn clothes
Egypt
March 16, 2018
Alexandria University to fine students wearing torn clothes
Vice president of Alexandria University Mohamed Ismail decided to apply a fine of LE50 for misconduct of students on campus,…
Nubi app aims to protect heritage, preserve traditional language
Features/Interviews
July 23, 2017
Nubi app aims to protect heritage, preserve traditional language
“We’ll Bring Nubia to Your Doorsteps,” is the slogan of a new mobile app ‘Nubi’ promoting the use of the Nubian…
Egypt’s first female tahteeb instructor smashes gender barriers in ancient game
Egypt
April 30, 2017
Egypt’s first female tahteeb instructor smashes gender barriers in ancient game
Born and raised in Egypt's conservative southern province of Assiut, Rania Medhat is challenging sexist barriers and restrictive notions about…
Ramadan in Egypt, very spiritual
Egypt
June 17, 2015
Ramadan in Egypt, very spiritual
If you are not in Egypt during the holy month of Ramadan, definitely you’ll miss the 30 most spiritual days…
Watering the street: A closer look at a strange local tradition
Life & Style
August 29, 2011
Watering the street: A closer look at a strange local tradition
Mohamed Saeed holds a hose in his hand early in the morning and sprays the asphalt street in front of…
Decorating your home for Ramadan
Art news
August 9, 2010
Decorating your home for Ramadan
This year, bring some color into your home for Ramadan. The holy month is right around the corner, or rather,…