Written by Abu Al-Atahiya on the walls of his prison when he was unjustly imprisoned by Harun al-Rashid during the Abbasid period, the phrase "وعند الله تجتمع الخصوم" (Before God, opponents meet) has been passed down from mouth to book, reaching us today.
The Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed passed away a few days ago on
Mohamed Abdel Moneim Al-Fayed was born on January 27, 1929, in Alexandria, Egypt, and passed away on August 30 in London, England. In his youth, Al-Fayed held several jobs and worked at the Port of Alexandria as a goods laborer, moving between various occupations. He married Samira Khashoggi, a writer and sister of the Saudi businessman and
Dance is rhythmic movements performed by the body, usually accompanied by music, and is typically an organized way of expressing emotions through visible rhythmic body movements.
The Arabic World Encyclopedia tells us that there are two types of dance: theatrical dance, and social dance. Theatrical dance is performed by professional
This neighborhood is one of the historical areas in Alexandria; specifically, one that currently follows the central district of Alexandria.
This area rises about eight to ten meters above sea level, located midway between the archaeological tourist areas and the commercial hubs in the city center. It is an artificial hill formed from the
These are three feminine deities worshiped by the Arabs before Islam, during a period known as Jahiliyyah (the Age of Ignorance).
Al-Lat: Some say that Al-Lat is the feminine form of the word (Allah). Others claim that it originated from the word (Laatah) which means “to prevent” or “to keep away,” suggesting that
