Meteorologists predict hot weather to continue across Egypt on Tuesday, the first day of Eid al-Adha. Moderate temperatures are expected for the northern region, while southern Upper Egypt will be very hot in the daytime. Weather will be more moderate...اقرأ المزيد
BIRQASH, Egypt (Reuters) – Muslims often slaughter sheep at the annual Eid al-Adha “feast of the sacrifice” which falls next week, but some Egyptians are thinking bigger. Wealthier customers are flocking to the Birqash market, northwest of Cairo,...اقرأ المزيد
Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation concluded preparing parks and public spaces in Cairo, Giza and other governorates for the upcoming national holiday of Eid al-Adha. This comes in anticipation of large numbers of people spending time...اقرأ المزيد
Minister of Health and Population Hala Zayed announced the ministry’s plan to ensure medical services during the Eid al-Adha holiday. She explained at a press conference on Saturday that the plan is a comprehensive emergency plan based on three levels,...اقرأ المزيد
Hot weather is expected in Cairo during Eid al-Adha – Monday until Friday August 24 – according to Chairman of the Egyptian Meteorological Authority Ahmed Abdelaal. Similar heat is predicted for Lower Egypt, Suez Canal cities, and north Upper Egypt. Meanwhile,...اقرأ المزيد
Slaughtering sacrificial animals is a specific tradition carried out by millions of Muslims all over the world during Eid al-Adha. In recent years, however, many Egyptians and animal rights activists have spoken out against the practice, arguing that...اقرأ المزيد
In the early morning hours of the first day of Eid Al-Adha or Eid Al Fitr, Muslim children worldwide wake up and and sit patiently with their families through Eid prayers, waiting for their favorite part of the holiday celebrations, the ‘Eidi.’ The...اقرأ المزيد
For a vegetarian in Muslim country the holiday of the ‘Sacrifice Feast’ known as ‘Eid Al-Adha’ can provide an uncomfortable atmosphere. With the approach of Eid-Al Adha, Muslims around the world hurry to buy livestock for the purpose of ‘qurbani’...اقرأ المزيد
Security authorities in Cairo and Giza launched an extensive crackdown yesterday for price and commodity control prior to Eid al-Adha. In Cairo, the crackdowns, conducted by the supply and trade police in coordination with other concerned authorities,...اقرأ المزيد
With the sunrise of the first day of the Muslims’ second annual feast known as Eid –Al-Adha, millions of Muslims around the world and in Egypt will participate in the traditional Eid practice of ‘Qurbani’, the slaughter of a goat, cow or sheep. Muslims...اقرأ المزيد