MOULD OF ABUL HAGGAG
Islam doesn’t have saints per se, but every village has a
holy person, or wali, in its history whose life is honoured with annual
celebrations. The moulids have a carnival like atmostphere and the Moulid of
Abdul Hggag, centered on the Abul Haggag mosque in Luxor temple, is held , 3
weeks prior to the Muslim month of Ramadan ( during the summer months or the
next few years). During the featured procession, local Sufi brotherhoods
display their banners and in the case of Abul Haggad, a wooden boat is carried
a loft, echoing a pharaonic tradition.
TIP: COPTIC EXCURSIONS
St Mark brought Christianity to Egypt in the first century AD.
Some of the earliest churches and monasteries were founded within the walls of
temples. Luxor’s Coptic community and traditions remain vibrant. Some masses
are still celebrated in their original language, which is closely linked to
that of the pharaohs.
Historic texts say that the Holy Family traveled through
Egypt, seeking refuge from the death threats of Jerusalem’s King Herod. The
stops along their way became the sites of religious communities, including
DeirEl Muharraq.Between 7-21 August; thousands of pilgrims attend the Feast of
the Consecration of the Church of the Virgin. On the 11th of
November, the Church of St George holds its annual celebration. Egypt’s
churches (and many of its monasteries) welcome visitors all year round.
TIP:
Up,up an away. Have an experience you will never forget
riding a hot air balloon and taking pictures of your great memories from the
Luxor sky, which is sure to multiply your awe with the magnificence of the
city’s history from up above.
If you don’t mind waking before dawn (and don’t suffer from
vertigo!) several local companies provide 45 minute hot air balloon rides
featuring a privileged, bird’s eye view of the West Bank monuments.
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