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Heritage - Heritage special

Fasting Ramadan in Upper Egypt: Copper drum plays cannon

6/23/2015 2:06:06 PM

In the heart of Upper Egypt, a 100-year-old drum beats at the same two times on every day of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan to alert Muslims to stop eating or eat up.

World - Region

Palestinian stabs Israeli policeman, then shot by same officer

6/21/2015 10:34:34 AM

World - International

Chad's ban on Islamic veil after attacks divides Muslims

6/21/2015 9:37:23 AM

World - Region

'Three Shebab militants killed' in attack on Somali intelligence base

6/21/2015 8:57:52 AM

World - International

Mali's Tuareg-led rebels sign landmark peace deal

6/20/2015 10:34:14 PM

Arts & Culture - Music

'No one really knows Cairo – it’s too big': Mapping Ramadan 2015 music scene

6/20/2015 9:12:38 PM

This year Ramadan comes with an abundance of music filling many Cairo stages, providing a lively refreshment to the hot June evenings

Egypt - Politics

Egyptian advocacy group welcomes release of 165 prisoners, questions selection criteria

6/20/2015 4:40:43 PM

El-Sisi pardoned 165 detained youth to mark the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, a tradition practiced by previous Egyptian presidents on national and religious holidays

Arts & Culture - Stage & Street

Egypt's arts and culture recommended events of the week: 21-28 June

6/20/2015 3:57:28 PM

Cairo and Alexandria brace for a rich cultural week that will include Ramadan evenings in the unique setting of Fatimid Cairo, World Music Day celebrations, concerts by Egyptian and regional musicians, theatre plays and more

Egypt - Politics

Governor announces renovation initiative in Old Cairo

6/20/2015 2:25:39 PM

A new campaign launched Saturday aims to spur restoration in Darb Al-Ahmar, Al-Hilmeya, Al-Sayeda Nafisa and Al-Sayeda Zeinab in the holy month of Ramadan

World - Region