The Cairo Opera House has announced the cancellation of this year's Ramadan Evenings that were scheduled to take place between 23 July and 6 August.

The programme was to include a smaller than usual number of activities, limited to music performances at the open air theatre and two events at the small hall.

"The cancellation is for security reasons in response to the current circumstances in the country and the ongoing violence, which we are afraid might continue in the upcoming several days," management said.

The Cairo Opera House finished its seasonal activities at the end of June and the new season will begin in September. The opera house is yet to reveal its programme for the 2013/2014 season.