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Originally Posted by nigma
I posed this question in an other post but think this thread would be more appropriate, I think
What time of the year would you consider going to Egypt and for what reasons?
I know there are the obvious festival times in June but I may be considering Feb 08. this tour i'm thinking about will include a workshop with a known name with 15-20 participants plus river cruisers, watching dancers, shopping and a side trip to Dubai. I'm very tempted.
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Be aware of Islamic holidays or observances - it may have an affect on what is open or closed or what kind of cultural experience you have. I went in October during Ramadan. The first night we were able to catch Asmahan (she is Argentinian) before Ramadan officially started but we didn't get to see any of the Egyptian dancers in the hotels/clubs. We were able to take dance lessons, see a zar, see the dervished, and see the temples etc..but there were less oppportunities to see dancers during Ramadan.Vendors at Khan el Khalili during Ramadan get a little edgy as they fast all day and their blood sugars drop but then it is a truly amazing sight when it is dinner time - food EVERYWHERE - vendors making a feast outside their shops and then everyone is so happy and relaxed. Dinner time during Ramadan is the only time the city streets were empty of honking cars!! The city is decorated with lanterns. I loved going at Ramadan and I had an amazing trip but I would like to go again when it is not a holiday.