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CAIRO, Egypt: Under the steady hum of a ceiling fan, Ahmed Othman weaves golden threads through black fabric, creating Qur'anic verses, a century after his grandfather’s work adorned the Kaaba in Makkah’s Grand Mosque. A ceremonial hanging of the kiswa, huge pieces of black silk embroidered with gold patterns, over the cubic structure that is the centerpiece of the Grand
"The family has been in this business for over 150 years, and we are trying to carry on with our history in this profession. We like it for its spiritual value, which is more priceless than any material object." Ahmed Othman, Egyptian artisan
The Egyptian government has announced that it will evict all residential houseboats on the River Nile by tomorrow, after giving just six days' notice. A petition calling on organisations preservi...
The Illustrated Guide to the Coptic Museum and Churches of Old Cairo by Gabra, Gawdat; Eaton-Krauss, Marianne at AbeBooks.co.uk - ISBN 10: 977416007X - ISBN 13: 9789774160073 - The American University in Cairo Press - 2007 - Softcover
The Jewish Theological Seminary's new exhibit “To Build a New Home: Celebrating the Jewish Wedding,” displays rare ketubot and related items.