The Major Seasonal Holidays in Egypt
Egypt is one of the countries that celebrates many Seasonal Holidays. Most of Egypt festivals are basically based on religions or victorious historical facts. In fact, the country majority is Muslims, which makes many Seasonal Holidays in Egypt come from the history and believes of Islam Religion. Besides, almost 5% of Egypt population is Christians who are sharing Muslims their happiness moments and feasts. In addition the Christians have their own Holidays and festivals too.
Eid Al Fitr and Ramadan Seasonal Holiday in Egypt
List of Seasonal Holidays in Egypt
Eid Al Adha
Eid al Adha is a national holiday. The general public has the day off, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Muslims sacrifice an animal on Eid al Adha to show their devotion to Allah. The holiday is based on a story from the Quran that Christians and Jews are also familiar with.
Eid al-Adha, or the “Feast of Sacrifice,” commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim, also known as Abraham in Christianity and Judaism willingness’s to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as Allah commanded. It is one of the most important holidays in Islam.
History of Eid Al Adha
The holiday, which typically lasts three to four days and is celebrated by millions of Muslims worldwide, begins on the 10th day of the Muslim calendar lunar month of Dhul-Hijja, during the time of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.
It is one of two major Muslim holidays celebrated around the world each year, the other being Eid al-Fitr, or “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” which commemorates the end of Ramadan.
Eid Al Fitr Seasonal Holiday in Egypt
Eid al-Fitr is on of the Islamic festival that commemorates the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting during which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk every day. It is the first time Muslims can eat during the day after fasting for the entire month of Ramadan. The Arabic phrase “Eid al-Fitr” literally translates to “festival of breaking the fast.”
Eid al-Fitr is observed during the first three days of the lunar month of Shawwal which is the tenth month of the Muslims Lunar calendar. This means that the timing of Eid al-Fitr (and Ramadan) varies from year to year because it is determined by the lunar cycle. It does not begin until the new moon is visible, so it begins at different times for different Muslims around the world. Some Muslims, however, prefer to celebrate Eid al-Fitr when the new moon first appears over Mecca rather than in their own locations.
Ramadan at night in Egypt
Coptic Orthodox Christmas in Egypt
Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Christians celebrate The holiday of Christmas on Friday, almost two weeks later than the rest of Christendom.
The orthodox churches of Russia, Ethiopia, Serbia, and Ukraine are the major ones that join Egypt’s Orthodox Copts in celebrating Christmas on January 7.
Egypt’s Christian community is one of the world’s oldest, accounting for 10% of the country’s predominantly Muslim population. The majority of Christians in the country are Orthodox, with small Catholic and Anglican communities.
Egyptian Christmas Seasonal Holiday in Egypt
Coptic Orthodox Easter in egypt
Egypt celebrates Easter in two different ways reflects how Egyptian life style looks like;
First celibration of the Easter is the religious feast where the Coptic Christians of Egypt observe the ritual at the Coptic Christian Churches in the city of Cairo, and this was founded by Saint Mark; On the other hand all Egyptian people Muslims and Christians celebrate the arrival of spring Season which what the pharaohs long time ago named it Sham El Nessim.
Milad Un Nabi – Mouled El Naby
The Islamic Prophet Muhammad was born on Eid-e-Milad. It is an important day for Muslims all over India because it reminds them of the kindness, compassion, and teachings of the Holy Prophet. The teachings of Prophet Muhammad have proven to be beneficial to the community.
6 of October Victory Holiday
In 1973 the Egyptians proved to the whole world that they are capable of making and achieving miracles. In fact, on this year 6 of October at 2pm, the Egyptian Military attacked the Israeli forces in Sinai. This was after Israeli innovation in 1967. So, After 6 years Egyptians managed to bring the land of Sinai peninsula back to the Egyptian territories. Since then, this date became one of the main public and seasonal holidays in Egypt.
Labor Day in Egypt Seasonal Holiday in Egypt
Labor Day in Egypt is also called by many Egyptians as May Day and International Workers’ Day. Many countries around the world observe it as a public holiday. It is usually celebrated on May 1, but some countries observe it on other dates.
