Egypt
Government Republic The first president of Egypt was Muhammad Naguib Egyptian Revolution of 1952, June 18, 1953, Egypt was declared a republic. Hosni Mubarak ( ) Current Leader = Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, Head of State under Supreme Council of Armed Forces Past Present
Religion 2 major religious institutions State Religion = Islam -90% of Population -Adhan, prayer of 5 times a day, influences business, media, and entertainment. -Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria -Al-Azhar University (Islamic) Mosque Minarets
Religion (continued) Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria Coptic Orthodox Cross Coptic Festivities New Year (Sept 11) Sham El Nassim (Monday after Easter)Sham El Nassim (Monday after Easter) Christmas (Jan 7)Christmas (Jan 7) Calendar has 13 months and 3 seasons of four months.Calendar has 13 months and 3 seasons of four months. 1-Jesus 2-Christ 3-Son 4-Of God
Religious Persecution Kosheh Massacre Nag Hammadi Massacre Alexandria Bombing 2001 = 21 Coptic Deaths 2010 = 9 Deaths, 11 wounded 2011 = 23 Deaths, 97 Injured
Sports Soccer -Al Ahly, Cairo Al Zamalek, Giza 1911 Handball - 5 time winners of the African Handball National Championship Other Popular Sports -Squash-Diving-Rowing -Tennis-Golf-Basketball
Cuisine Vegetative & Vegan Diet Large Fish Market Scarce Meat (Due to Islamic culture) -Bread Eish Masri or Eish Balad - Shakshouka Vegetarian dish -Kofta Ground lamb meat
Economy –Tourism –Agriculture –Media –Petroleum Exports
Festivals Instruments Oud Harp & Flute Percussion Celebrations Ramadan Sham El Nassim Birthday of Prophet Muhammad Eid al-Fitr Other Holidays Eid el-Galaa (Evacuation Day) Revolution Day Armed Forces Day National Police Day