Dates
The blessed fruit of the palm tree 3 types of Dates These types are different in size, colour, taste and price!Sikodi: These are long and soft,...
Haj
The 5th Pillar of Islam: The Pilgrimage Perhaps many of us did not even know there were 5 pillars of Islam. These are 5 basic components of the...
Cakes
Let the people eat cakes, biscuits and pastries It is said that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. However it must be said that the...
Sabooa
Celebrating the birth of a child In every culture the birth of a child is usually a time of celebration. In Egypt, it is a time of song, eating,...
The Makwagi
The wonderful ironing men of Egypt! Each of us has a household chore that we absolutely dread. I know that even the idea of ironing anything...
Wedding Purchases
100 cups and 50 towels Preparation for a wedding is complex and convoluted in any culture. Here in Egypt, it is possibly even more complicated to...
Traditional Ugandan Dress
The glorious Gomesi: a dress made from bark Bark-Cloth Bark cloth has been made in Uganda for centuries. This is done by transforming the bark of...
Miggelil
The pickles might not taste like yours back home! With almost any food you eat here in Egypt:• a plated meal• a sandwich• breakfast• liver with...
Weddings
And the 2 shall become 1 Although cultures can be so varied in many instances, it is surprising number of similarities between weddings around...
Bread
where bread is life and life is about getting bread ! What is your staple food? If I were to ask you this question, you may immediately think of...
