http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/1009/p04s01-wome.html
This is about Ramadan in Egypt. I think it's one of the most real words written about Ramadan in Egypt in English.
What the best comment you can write or add?
2007-10-09 14:08:24 · 4 answers · asked by Wise Heart 7 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Egypt
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-conflict8oct08,1,6447030.story?coll=la-headlines-world&ctrack=1&cset=true
In Sharm it's something else
2007-10-09 14:22:52 · update #1
I couldn't comment more or less being a non-Egyptian and non-Muslim. If you said everything written in this article is true or correct then I'd say that it's an informative one as it gives someone like me who has not been to Egypt an insight of how Ramadan is celebrated there. Thanks for sharing it with us...
2007-10-10 19:57:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's true, Ramadan in Egypt has a completely distinct taste and flavour than in any other country. I don't believe in those "tents" with singers and dancers, but the other forms of festivities, such as simply getting the family together for a meal is really great. It has a warmth and intimacy that is lacking elsewhere.
I really thank God I am in Egypt now because on other occasions when I was away during Ramadan it was simply awful. I didn't feel like it was Ramadan at all. I missed the fawanees or lanterns hanging everywhere, the coloured flags hanging across the streets, and the bustle of people rushing to go home as sunset approached and it was time for iftar. Mawa2id AlRa7man are something I definitely missed seeing elsewhere ... What can I say, I love Egypt, I love Ramadan in Egypt, and I really pity all our friends here from YA who have to spend this glorious month and Eid away from Home, friends and family. But hey, guys, our hearts are with you wherever you are.
2007-10-09 14:21:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Generally it's nice! However, i didn't like that line:
"Islamic ideals have steadily beat out the once rival ideology of secular, socialist, pan-Arabism introduced by Gamal Abdel Nasser's 1952 revolution."
because it picture things differently, makes confusion, leads the reader to wrong conclusions..
2007-10-09 19:03:48 · answer #3 · answered by Kalooka 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
But the most important thing is to have fool! If you eat fool you will walk like this," says Ali Sayyid, laughing, a few steps away from the family, opening his eyes wide to show the energy he gets from the heavy, bean-based dish.
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how bad do you think that look like?!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-10-09 22:07:05 · answer #4 · answered by FROM EGYPT WITH LOVE 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋