christmas
Russian jet crash raises fears of impact on Christmas tourism
Egypt
November 1, 2015
Russian jet crash raises fears of impact on Christmas tourism
The fatal crash of a Russian passenger jet in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula has raised concerns on the inflow of tourists…
Millions celebrate Christmas at home due to bad weather
Egypt
January 8, 2015
Millions celebrate Christmas at home due to bad weather
Millions of citizens could not leave their homes on the Christmas holiday due to bad weather and heavy rainfall in…
President’s surprise Christmas mass walk-in unprecedented
Egypt
January 7, 2015
President’s surprise Christmas mass walk-in unprecedented
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Tuesday became the first Egyptian leader since 1968 to attend a Christmas mass as Egypt’s…
Orthodox church maintains ban on pilgrimage to Israel-occupied Jerusalem
Egypt
January 5, 2015
Orthodox church maintains ban on pilgrimage to Israel-occupied Jerusalem
Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church reiterated on Monday it rejects pilgrimage to Jerusalem until the holy city is free from Israeli…
Ten differences between the celebrations of 25 December and 7 January
Egypt
December 28, 2014
Ten differences between the celebrations of 25 December and 7 January
The reason Christians in the West celebrate Christmas on 25 December while Egypt’s Coptic Christians celebrate on 7 January is…
Egyptian churches prepare for Christmas celebrations
Egypt
December 27, 2014
Egyptian churches prepare for Christmas celebrations
Egyptian churches are preparing for Christmas Mass amid tight security measures.Church sources said visitors were instructed to leave churches immediately…
Santa Claus impersonator arrested in Jordan
Egypt
December 25, 2014
Santa Claus impersonator arrested in Jordan
Security authorities in Jordan have reportedly arrested a man dressed as Santa Claus while he was distributing toys on the…
Seven Brotherhood ‘supporters’ referred to prosecution over planned Christmas attacks
Egypt
December 25, 2014
Seven Brotherhood ‘supporters’ referred to prosecution over planned Christmas attacks
Seven Muslim Brotherhood "supporters" were referred to the prosecution on Thursday in Upper Egypt's Minya governorate, on charges of planning…
Catholics to celebrate Christmas Thursday evening amid tight security
Egypt
December 24, 2014
Catholics to celebrate Christmas Thursday evening amid tight security
Christmas masses will be held at Catholic churches in Egypt on Thursday evening, amid tight security measures by the Interior…
Christmas lights up ruined district in Syria’s Homs
Life & Style
December 24, 2014
Christmas lights up ruined district in Syria’s Homs
A brightly coloured Christmas tree stands amid the ruins of the Syrian city of Homs, restoring some hope for Christians…