Moulid el-Nabi

Moulid el-Nabi - Cairo

  • Description:

    • The commemoration of the Prophet Mohammed's birthday is one of the biggest events of the year and a public holiday. It usually occurs sometime in the Spring. The streets are lit with colored lights and the scent of food fills the festive air. Head to El-Hussein Square to see one of the country's largest and most colourful processions. It is a local tradition in Egypt to buy children a moulid candy doll for the occasion.
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    • Details
      • Contact:

      • visit website
      • tel: +20 2 2390 9123
      • Address:

      • El-Hussein Square
      • Cairo
      • Neighborhood:

      • Islamic Cairo
      • Strenuousness:

      • Moderate

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