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Eid ul-Fitr
Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Eid prayer is performed in congregation in open areas like fields, community centers, etc. or at mosques. Gifts are frequently given to children and immediate relatives; it is also common in some cultures for children to be given small sums of money by adult relatives or friends (3idiya). Children will wear their new clothes and go out to amusement parks, gardens or public courtyards. Family gatherings involve cooking and eating all kinds of Egyptian food, but the item most associated with Eid al-Fitr are Kahk, which are cookies filled with nuts and covered with powdered sugar.
On such occasions, students learning Arabic abroad (in Egypt) usually get to indulge into Arabic culture. They live those traditions themselves and have the chance to eat the yummy Kahk. For those who take Arabic lessons online, they will get to explore more the Arab communities and their people.
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Al-Azhar mosque
Al-Azhar mosque was established shortly after the founding of Cairo itself. It is located in the center of an area teaming with the most beautiful Islamic monuments from the 10th century. Al-Azhar mosque, through the ages, has served as a solid standing symbol of Islam and Islamic teachings. Its different architectural styles indicate its survival as a teaching center throughout the different rules of Egypt as it contains Fatimid, Mamluk and Ottoman styles.
When was Al-Azhar mosque built?
متى بنى الجامع الأزهر؟
Kunafa
Kunafa is a traditional dessert during Ramadan. It is usually served with Iftar. Kunafah is made by drizzling a row of thin streams of flour-and-water batter onto a turning hot plate, so they dry into long threads resembling shredded wheat. The pastry is mixed with butter and filled with any of various options.
Fawazeer Ramadan
After the Iftar meal and the Tarawee7 prayers, we are ready for some fun. For over 50 years, fawazeer Ramadan has been an essential part of entertainment in Ramadan. Today we will start with our first question: What is the number of the month of Ramadan in the Hijri (Islamic calendar)?
ما ترتيب شهر رمضان فى شهور السنة الهجرية؟
first day of Ramadan
Today is the first day of Ramadan. It is the longest in the number of hours we had to fast. Today we did not eat or drink for 15 hours and 14 minutes.
So7our السحور
So7our is the meal we eat in Ramadan a couple of hours before dawn. The main dish is the “foul”. It is economical and delicious.
Foul is rich in protein and various minerals. It is not easily digested and we do not feel hungry for a while, this is why it is preferred for so7our.
Foul is rich in protein and various minerals. It is not easily digested and we do not feel hungry for a while, this is why it is preferred for so7our.
Al Ghazali’s book on Eating Manners – By: Dr. Yousreya Amin
Abu Hamid Al-Ghāzali (1058-1111) in the book of Manners Relating to Eating (Kitab adab al-akl)( book XI of The Revival of the Religious Sciences) describes the principles of conduct in daily life regarding eating. More
The Islamic New Year
The Islamic New Year
راس السنة الهجرية
“With Allah the months are twelve; four of them are holy; three of these are successive and one occurs singly” between the months of Jumaada and Sha’ban.” The Prophet Mohamed in his final sermon More
Hajj: The Day of Arafat
The Day of Arafat
يوم عرفات
During the 9th day of the month of Dhul Hijja all pilgrims head to mount Arafat near Mecca. If a pilgrim could not reach that hill before sun down, then the whole pilgrimage had to be repeated the following year. It is the highest point of Hajj. More
Hajj: The Story of El Safa and El Marwa and the well of Zamzam
Hajj: The Story of El Safa and El Marwa and the well of Zamzam
الحج: حكاية الصفا و المروه و بئر زمزم
‘Behold! Safa and Marwa are among the Symbols of Allah.’
Holy Quran 2: 158
There’s always a certain excitement right before the Eid. Not only in AA but throughout the country and it’s not just because of the long holidays coming up. It is because it is the time to Haj and almost everyone has a relative or a friend who is undertaking the journey. More
