According to historical accounts, the tradition of using lanterns as a decoration in Ramadan originated during the Fatimid Caliphate, primarily centred in Egypt, where Caliph Al-Muez Li-Din Allah ...

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Local Cairo authorities plan to rename a main street that has for decades borne the name of a 16th century Ottoman ruler, amid growing tensions between Egypt and Turkey. Cairo Governor Atef Abdul ...

We connected with Elgazzar to learn how she sifted through 1,000 years of history to capture the rich and storied history of Cairo.

The best ways to get around Cairo are by metro train or taxi. Egypt's capital is constantly choked by traffic. But below Cairo's congested streets, the metro system is clean, affordable and ...

Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

This neighborhood in southern Cairo is the oldest part of the city, with twisting alleyways and ancient churches that are several centuries older than the ornate mosques of Islamic Cairo.

(a cemetery) in Cairo that has served as a burial site for nearly 1,400 years. A Brief History of Cairo's City of the ...

Cairo, the capital city of Egypt, is a metropolis embedded in history and culture. Known for its ancient pyramids and temples, Cairo is a popular tourist destination that offers a wide range of ...