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January Festivals

Christmas: Egyptians celebrate the Coptic Christmas on 7 January with all manner of colourful activities and festivities. Cairo’s Coptic quarter is an especially lively place leading up to and during this time.

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April Festivals

Shem al Nessim: this festival marks the beginning of the spring season and is celebrated on the first Monday after Coptic Easter. Typically Egyptians head for beauty spots to enjoy picnics and outdoor activities.

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August Festivals

Ismailia Art Festival: art and culture of indigenous peoples from Asia, Africa and Europe, is celebrated in this week-long festival.

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November Festivals

Arabic Music Festival: Egypt’s capital city annually hosts this popular festival of Arabic music in which big names from the scene showcase their talents at the Cairo Opera House.

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Eid al-Fitr: the end of Ramadan is marked by a festival which sees high spirits among locals, plenty of feasting and family get-togethers as well as the ritual slaughter of sheep and goats.

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