Latest in Tag: Al-Hussein Highlight
Latest in Tag: Al-Hussein
Egyptians revive Al-Hussein’s memoryÂ
Thousands of Egyptians gathered on Tuesday from Egypt’s different governorates at Al-Hussein square in Al-Azhar area to celebrate Mouled (the birth of) Al-Hussein ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib, the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson. Al-Hussein has a significant role for Shiite and Sufi Muslims. His birth is an annual Islamic celebration with its own rituals which last …
In Pictures: Ramadan’s holy spirit revives Al-Hussein’s uniqueness
Some of those fasting have their meal in the famous restaurants of the area; others bring their meal and eat on streets and pavements.
In Pictures: Egyptians ask for intercession on Mulid Al-Hussein
A giant whirl of people from across Egypt and the world circling the Al-Hussein mosque, square and neighbourhood, is the distinguished mark of one of Cairo’s most special nights. On the last Tuesday of the Islamic month of Rabi’ Al-Thani, Sufis and Shi’as celebrate in Egypt the memory of the burial of the Prophet …
El Mouled or Al Hussein’s birthday
The religious festival is one of Cairo’s best-known cultural traditions