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Article: Today's celebrations in the land of the pharaohs.(Christmas, Easter and Ramadan celebrated)
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- Faces: People, Places, and Cultures
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- September 1, 2006
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For many people Egypt evokes images of mysterious rites, secret passages, and gigantic monuments of the pharaohs' dreams for eternity. It brings to mind the Nile's life-giving water, and fills the inner eye with a glimpse of the vision that inspired several wonders of the world.
To others, Egypt speaks of a vibrant, imaginative people, teeming with life and humor. It whispers of manifold celebrations, past and present ...
Today, most of the festivals and celebrations that are honored in Egypt are related to the country's two main religious groups: Muslims and Coptic Christians. Each group has its own set of traditions and values, which overlap for ...
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