Events in Cairo

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Join worldwide bibliophiles at the huge International Book Fair in Nasr City in January, and enjoy arts, music and dance during February's Al Nitaq festival. Welcome spring with a picnic on the Nile at the Shem al Nessim Sniffing the Breeze Festival, the Monday after Coptic Easter. Motorsport fans can place themselves at the start and finish of October's Rally of the Pharaohs. Immerse yourself in November's Arabic Music Festival at the Cairo Opera House and December's International Film Festival

Ramadan and Eid

Aug 2012 (annual)

Cairo's Muslims regard Ramadan with deep respect, fasting throughout daylight hours. But as the sun sets, the volume rises and crowds gather in the city centre to eat, drink tea and hear music.

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