Mulid!: Carnivals of Faith

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A saint’s shrine is the central pivot of a whirl of color, music, dancing, and people, which builds up to the climactic layla kabira, or big night, the last night of the mulid. Colorful crowds, dervishes dancing and chanting, the aroma of fresh food winding through the melee, music, drums, and song–all these propel the visitor into participating in an unforgettable cultural experience that lies at the heart of popular spirituality in Egypt. Sherif Sonbol braves … More >>

Mulid!: Carnivals of Faith

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