Cairo Book Fair
Book lovers are in for a treat at the Cairo Book Fair. Considered the largest event of its kind in the Middle East, this fair is held at the Nasr City International Fair Grounds, usually in late January.
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Festivals and Annual Events
Book lovers are in for a treat at the Cairo Book Fair. Considered the largest event of its kind in the Middle East, this fair is held at the Nasr City International Fair Grounds, usually in late January. Millions of books covering every conceivable topic are featured and many are sold at substantial discounts. Though most books are in Arabic, there are also pavilions featuring English, French and Italian titles, as well as computer software. The fair is also considered a platform for prominent Arab writers and thinkers who give lectures and hold discussions.
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Festivals and events in Cairo
Showing 1–11 of 11 festivals
Plan around 11 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.
Ashura
Taking place on the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar at El-Hussein Mosque, Ashura celebrates the martyrdom of Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed who was killed in 680AD during the battle of K
Flora Egypt Fair
The fair provides a meeting ground for those interested in all aspects of horticulture, from marketing to future trends.
Festival at Abu Simbel
Twice a year, on February 22 and October 22, thousands gather to watch as the sun passes over the face of the Ramsis II statue at the Pharaonic temples of Abu Simbel.
Al Nitaq Festival
Held every year at venues throughout Cairo, Al Nitaq is a popular cultural festival that celebrates a huge variety of artistic disciplines, from poetry to music and art.
Prophet's Birthday
The celebration of the birthday of the Prophet, Mawlid un-Nabi is one of the most spectacular festivals to experience in Cairo.
Moulid of Sayeda Zeinab
This is one of the several religious festivals in the city. It is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm.
Coptic Easter
The exact date of Coptic Easter varies according to the Coptic solar calendar, but always falls sometime between late March and the end of April.
Moulid of El- Hussein
This is one of the most popular and colourful festivals of the year, gathering pace over a week and culminating in a leyla kebira (big night) on the last Wednesday of the Islamic month of Rabi el-Tani (between
Wafaa al-Nil
The Wafaa Al Nil festival (which means “Fidelity of the Nile") celebrates Egypt's iconic symbol, the Nile River, since ancient times.
Cairo International Film Festival
Held for three decades, the Cairo International Film Festival is about celebrating all that is the best in cinema, worldwide.
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