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This day is commemorated on the Oct 6th every year in tribute to Egyptian army who crossed the Suez canal during the Yom Kippur war.
Festival
Armed Forces Day
This day is commemorated on the Oct 6th every year in tribute to Egyptian army who crossed the Suez canal during the Yom Kippur war.
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sharm-el-sheikhNew Year’s Day
Activity
The date of this day keeps varying according to the Islamic Calendar. It is normally celebrated on the first day of the first Islamic month, Muharram. Most businesses and educational institutions stay closed.
sharm-el-sheikhCoptic Christmas
Activity
This festival is celebrated with full zeal in the beginning of the month of January by native Egyptian Christians. They enjoy this particular Christmas in full swing with city parades, musicals, religious gatherings at churches, etc.
sharm-el-sheikhCoptic Easter
Activity
This is a huge celebration that marks the end of fasting (Vegan diet) for the Copts. After the termination of fasts, Copts usually visit their families and relatives or enjoy traditional meals and plan picnics.
sharm-el-sheikhSinai Liberation Day
Activity
This day marks the honor of the surrender of the Israeli troops in 1979. This was after the treaty was signed between Egyptian and Israeli governments. In the remembrance of the withdrawal of Israeli troops, the 25th of April is celebrated with a national holiday for the entire country.
sharm-el-sheikhShem Al-Nessim
Activity
It is generally celebrated on the first day of spring and is celebrated with a mix of colors and celebrations on the first Monday after the Coptic Easter. It’s also a national holiday. Shopping centers and businesses remain shut on this day and people try to enjoy the little treats of life.
sharm-el-sheikhInternational Camel Competition
Activity
This contest is generally held in the month of April; all the competitive camels of Sinai are made part of a race to select the fastest camel. It’s a very thrilling event and people with interest in animal sport enjoy it to its fullest.
sharm-el-sheikhNational Fishing Competition
Activity
This is a national fishing competition where all the best fishermen from the country come together and compete against each other for the biggest catch. Its history dates back to the era when Sharm el-Sheik was a small fishing center and village.
sharm-el-sheikhEvacuation Day
Activity
In 1954 foreign troops had tried to invade the area that’s now Egypt. This day is celebrated to mark the evacuation of those foreign troops from the Egyptian territory.
sharm-el-sheikhRevolution Day
Activity
This day is enthusiastically celebrated by the Egyptians marking the defeat of the lawful monarchy rule in Egypt in 1952. The revolution that arose was a success hence Egypt was freed from Monarchy on June 23rd, 1952.
sharm-el-sheikhInternational Shopping & Tourism Festival
Activity
This is big festival in the city to enhance the tourism by providing special variety at shops. Stalls are also set and special discounts are offered to the tourist. Around the time of this festival, the hotel prices also go down by a considerable price.
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sharm-el-sheikhDiving in Sharm El Sheikh
Activity
Kids of today love to play in water. Diving in the sea waters isn’t something that kids get to do everywhere. But Sharm El Sheikh has several places where kids could go for water recreational sports. Such places have trained lifeguards to avoid any accident or casualty.
sharm-el-sheikhBoat Tours
Activity
Boat tours are another activity that kids seem to love because of the thrill that boat trips induce. Since Sharm El Sheikh location makes it accessible to several places in Egypt. If you’ve time, you can even take kids for a round trip of Egypt! Your kids will love it. Otherwise you can also take a boat tour to Cairo and show your kids the legendary Pyramids. They will surely be enthralled to see one of the wonders of the world that they had initially only seen in Social Studies books! Also, it will give them so much to brag about to their friends once they go back!
sharm-el-sheikhBurning Bush
Sight
It is one of the very popular plant, though scarce species of Plant kingdom on the globe. Egyptians have associated a part of their history with this plant. It’s believed that this plant was burned when Mosses communicated with God. A lot of tourists, Muslims and non-Muslims both visit this plant to see what it’s like. If you’re interested in history, you must to.
sharm-el-sheikhChapel of the Burning Bush
Building
This chapel is of great religious respect to many. It is located on a small distance from the burning bush. Several Monks and Scholar justifies the presence of this chapel to this day by saying that this chapel is the reason why St. Catherine’s monastery urbanized initially.
sharm-el-sheikhBeaches
beach
Sharm El Sheikh is a beautiful city with several beaches for the tourists to enjoy at. The beaches feature lots of water sports facilities to everyone. The resorts with beach settings also feature many options for the tourists like scuba diving, etc. Some of the famous beaches in the area are Beach Albatros, Coral beach, Reef Oasis beach, etc.
sharm-el-sheikhSeven Elders of Israel Amphitheatre
monument
This landmark is worth a visit. It’s located half way in between the tip and foot of Mount Sinai. It’s considered as one of the very famous religious monuments. There are no specific timings to visit the place. A small fee is charged for the visit.
sharm-el-sheikhNaama Bay
beach
This bay intricately shows the fusion of Sharm El Sheikh past with its developed present. It features stunning wildlife, beautiful waters, and several activities for kids and adults alike.
sharm-el-sheikhMount Sinai
Mountain
This name is usually referred to the range of several Mountains near Sharm El Sheikh. These mountains are termed as the ‘Holy Mountains’ by several religious sects. A peak of this range is held is deep reverence by Monks because they believe that Mosses received ten messages from God there. Muslims respect the same peak because their beloved Prophet’s horse progressed to Heavens from there.
sharm-el-sheikhSt Catherine Monastery
Religious institution
This monastery is one of the oldest in the world and is considered a delight for connoisseur of art. It was built in the time period of Mosses by a Roman Emperor. Due to its rich collection in oil paintings, old manuscripts, Arab mosaics, etc it was given the status of World Heritage Site in 2002 by UNESCO.
sharm-el-sheikhKids Arcade in Soho Square
Activity
Soho square is the hub of entertainment in Sharm El Sheikh that features restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, restaurants, steakhouses, bowling, etc. Among all these facilities, Soho Square also has a kids arcade to engage kids in fun activities to keep them occupied. It has ball pit, slides, rides, toys, and several other games. It is open from 4 pm to midnight on seven days a week.
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sharm-el-sheikhMughal Mahal Indian Restaurant
Opened in 1985 in downtown Sharm, this Indian restaurant offers you a wide variety of not only Indian cuisine, but also Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Continental, and American cuisines. It has a very fancy setup with beautiful maroon curtains, wooden chairs, and couches.
sharm-el-sheikhAmerican Bar
This is an exclusive place for American and mostly Western cuisines. Most delectable alcohol is also available to the customers. It’s located in an area known for its nightlife. If you want to party around one night in Sharm and enjoy the hint of American life and taste of American cuisine, you must drop by at this bar.
sharm-el-sheikhFairuz Restaurant
Located inside the Naama center, this restaurant gives you the best Lebanese delicacies. The foos is rated excellent by the customers and the waiter service is also termed quick and great in the customer reviews. Fairuz also offers the option of home delivery to expand its outreach.
sharm-el-sheikhMexican Restaurant
Located in the South of Sinai, this restaurant offers a wide variety of hot and spicy Mexican cuisines served a la cart. Food is of high quality and is prepared with fresh ingredients. Tacos and burritos are its specialty! People who want to treat their taste buds with the delicacies of Mexico; this is the place to be.
sharm-el-sheikhSunset Terrace
Located inside the Tropitel Naama Bay hotel, this restaurant is famous for its delicious BBQ dishes of all styles. In fact, they have a weekly BBQ theme for their customers. Food is complimented with delectable fruit juices and other drinks, including but not limited to wine and other shots.
sharm-el-sheikhTandoori
This restaurant has traditional Indian setting and a comfortable environment. Food is primarily Indian with lots of chicken, meat, fish, and vegetable varieties to tingle your taste buds. It’s always overflowing with customers so it’s better and advisable to make reservations in advance. We recommend you to try their breads.
sharm-el-sheikhFares Seafood Restaurant
It is one of the most famous seafood restaurants in town with a very high rating in its reviews from tourists and local customers. Their specialty is delectable fish variety. Service is excellent! Most tourists recommend their seafood platters. Fresh juices are also available. Prices are half of most five star restaurants though food is exceptionally popular and delicious.
sharm-el-sheikhAl Sultan Seafood Restaurant
As the name suggests, this restaurant offers an extensive variety of all seafood dishes. Fish is their specialty. Also, it’s located in the popular Old market of Sharm since 25 years. Their food is high standard and services are pretty quick as well. The restaurant offers a home delivery service too.
sharm-el-sheikhMahony Restaurant
This restaurant is particularly famous for its delectable seafood and juicy steaks in a rainforest theme. Ambiance is very nicely decorated. Staff is very friendly and prices are affordable. Soups and risottos are their specialty.
sharm-el-sheikhGo Crepe
This place is particularly known for its French and British specialties. Also, their ice creams and desserts are very popular in the town. The prices are comparatively cheap than other restaurants’. The ingredients they choose are fresh and the presentation of their food is gorgeous.