Egypt+Culture

= Culture = Today Egypt is a land that is rich in art, history, people and places. The culture of modern Egypt is like that of any other cosmopolitan country. It is a mix of people from many different cultural backgrounds. The modern culture of Egypt is very unique and distinct because it has kept intact its rich ancient cultural heritage. Egypt has become a large attraction for tourists and the people of Egypt welcome foreign travelers with open arms. Egyptians are very fond of art, music and sports with football being the favorite sport.
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Religion:
The population of Egypt mostly consists of Sunni Muslims and Coptic Christians. Egyptians are moderately religious and their religious principals are very noticeable in their everyday lives. Egyptians, like all Muslims, fast for the holy month of Ramadan. The month of Ramadan is a time where all come close to each other and respect one another. During this month donations, almsgiving and charity are at their highest rates. This month is a time for forgiveness and love.



Family:
Family ties are quite strong in Egypt and the males show great respect for the females. Members of the family are responsible for keeping the integrity of the family and for the behavior of the other members. Because of the strong family ties one will find that any major city in Egypt is much safer than any major city found in the Western world.

DIet:
Egyptians generally do not eat pork nor do they drink alcohol. Though they do not drink, they do not frown upon those that do as long as consumption is kept within reasonable amounts.

Etiquette:
It is custom for Egyptians, if offered anything, to refuse the initial invitation. If the offer is from the heart and not simply out of politeness it is repeated. If one receives an invitation to come into a home and refuses the invitation the owner of the house will usually insist that you come back another time for a meal. If the promise to come back is made it is vital that the promise is kept. In the event the promise is not kept the owner of the house will be humiliated. A common practice to repay the invitation is to host a dinner at a restaurant.

National Anthem:
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The following link will bring you to a page that has additional information about Egyptian culture. This may come in handy if you're planning on taking a trip out to Egypt anytime soon! []

Student Questions:
1. The population of Egypt consists mostly of what religious practices? a. Jewish & Sunni Muslim b. Sunni Muslim & Catholic c. Buddhist & Coptic Christians d. Coptic Christians & Sunni Muslim

2. Egyptians generally do not eat what meat? a. Beef b. Pork c. Chicken d. Fish

Answers: 1. d 2. b

Page References:
culture, u. t. (n.d.). Egypt Culture and Traditions, Egypt traditions. //Egypt Travel Information | Egypt Trips | Tours to Egypt | Egypt Holidays| Egypt tour | Travel advice to Egypt | Egypt Travel | Egypt tour//. Retrieved April 26, 2011, from http://www.ask-aladdin.com/culture1.htm

Egypt Culture, Culture of Egypt. (n.d.). //World Map, Map of the World//. Retrieved April 26, 2011, from http://www.mapsofworld.com/egypt/egypt-culture.html

Egypt - Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette Guide. (n.d.). //Professional Translation Services | Interpreters | Intercultural Communication & Training//. Retrieved May 2, 2011, from http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/egypt-country-profile.html


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