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Date of source: Saturday, August 1, 2009 to Friday, August 7, 2009
In spite of the governmental decision to cancel mūlids, Egyptians adhere to their religious traditions and turn a deaf ear to the decision. However, Lower Egyptian areas seem to be more complying.
Date of source: Friday, March 27, 2009
A new book entitled ’al-Mawālid wa al-Tasawwuf fī Misr’ [Mūlids and Sūfism in Egypt] written by the Dutch writer Nicolaas Biegman was recently translated into Arabic and issued by the National Center for Translation.
Date of source: Monday, October 20, 2008
Two Arab-West Report interns report on a Sūfī dancing performance by the Al Tannoura dance troupe at the Wikala of Al Ghouri in Cairo.
Date of source: Thursday, July 3, 2008
The article sheds light on a group of rich and powerful people the author ironically calls the elite. The author condemns their arrogant ways and the manner in which they manipulate and monopolize their society and religion.
Date of source: Thursday, December 19, 2002
President Hosni Mubarak has issued a decision to the effect that January 7, Christmas in Egypt, is a national holiday for all Egyptians. The decision was highly praised and welcomed.
Date of source: Friday, February 16, 2007
A riot in 721 AH, during the rule of Sulṭān Muḥammad Bin Qalāwūn, left 51 churches ruined in various cities in Egypt.
Date of source: Friday, January 19, 2007
In the Epiphany the Divinity of Jesus Christ Son of God was manifested by the descending Holy Spirit.
Date of source: Saturday, January 20, 2007 to Friday, January 26, 2007
In order to spread the spirit of tolerance and unity between Copts and Muslims, some Coptic singers tend to compose folk music to praise the Prophet Muhammad and his companion.
Date of source: Sunday, January 14, 2007
The author discusses the celebrations surrounding Easter, both in Egypt and the West, and breaks down a number of traditions tracing their origin back to the original time of Christ.
Date of source: Tuesday, January 16, 2007
The writer talks about the Baptism feast, and how all Egyptians, Muslims and Christians, are sharing and celebrating these moments that indicates a unique social heritage.
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.