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...

Throwing out the old year (literally) Out with the old and in the with newMany of us know this saying. But when it comes to the New Year in Egypt,...

2 shiny rings, and a truck-load of brand new furniture A wedding, in any culture, any country usually brings to the fore the question of who buys...

Alluring tattoo’s on hands, arms, ankles and feet! Henna, the glorious dye that has been used for 6000 years (or so) for hair and skin. It is still...

The colourful lantern on every street Ramadan Ramadan is the month of fasting and one of the 5 pillars of the Muslim faith. During this time a...

Gold and more gold When thinking about engagements, many of us imagine:• a romantic setting• a man on one knee• a sparkly ring• and plenty of...

The day the whole nation goes outside In this part of the world, April brings with it the feel of Spring. Along with this comes an ancient and...

And the 2 shall become 1 Although cultures can be so varied in many instances, it is surprising number of similarities between weddings around the...

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,...