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Egyptians love holidays.  And really, who doesn’t?  So when Egyptian Labor Day, Coptic Easter, and Sham al-Naseem all fall within the same week, you know

I don’t suppose you’ve ever drunk a cup of olive oil before.  Well, you’re missing out. If the cup on offer is Siwan olive oil,

The book was a gift from friends on the eve of our departure to Siwa.  My bestie and I were too busy exploring every nook

Confession: I’ve become a terrible fateer snob. Actually, I’m not that ashamed to admit it.  Honestly, if you are going to consume an unmentionable number

‘Twas the night before Eid, and all through the flat,  Not a person was fasting, not even my aunt;  The new clothes were hung out

When someone says “Ramadan,” what other words come to your mind?  Fasting?  Feasting?  Traffic?  Grocery store markups?   You might not be alone.  I believe many

Ramadan just isn’t Ramadan without the sweets.  This is probably why the average Muslim actually gains weight after a month of fasting.  Hey, I’m not

Meet Ahmed.  Ahmed sells drinks in our neighborhood.  Mind, these are not just any drinks.  These are Ramadan drinks, and that makes him a hero

When a friend of mine had a baby and invited me over to see the new little one for the first time, I was both

There was a time years ago – pre-marriage and kids – when I got a really great idea.  What if I spent a week or