Comments for 127 Egyptian Nights

Comment on Night 7 — On the Sorrow of Not Knowing Arabic by Ibrahim

Ibrahim — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:01 +0000

In response to Peter, i beg to differ with you!
We actually have both Islamic and Coptic Cairo in Egypt! that’s a fact.
Now their is this area in Cairo called “MOGAMMA’ EL ADYAN” and this area has a number if churches, though not only Coptic, but anyway, it also has a synagogue. This area is usually referred to as coptic cairo or mogama el adyan.
Any way the other area where their are a number of old mosques like Sayeda zeinab and nafeesa, and others, are usually referred to as Islamic Cairo, since, the majority of the residents and monuments are Islamic.
Another thing, this area referred to by Islamic Cairo did not exist at the time of Jesus Christ, so i am sure you mean the mogama el adyan region.
Anyway i am totally against classification according to religion, but if we try to look at the picture in an open minded way, i think this names would be but explanations and descriptions.

Comment on Night 6 — Kosheri by Mariyah

Mariyah — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:39:05 +0000

Yummy! I love Kosheri, it’s a must-eat whenever I’m in Cairo. It really fills you up and doesn’t cost very much at all. I always ask for more salsa and love the chilli too

Comment on Night 6 — Kosheri by babisa

babisa — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:48:40 +0000

ooh
it’s so interesting
i will try to do kosheri at home, on my own ))
i was in egypt, but didn’t try to eat it

Comment on Night 7 — On the Sorrow of Not Knowing Arabic by WMoynan

WMoynan — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:17:46 +0000

I think most locals respond favourably to westerners who make the effort. I’m sure it’s no different with Egyptians, though I’ve never been there. I can identify with the feeling of shame for our arrogance at being in their country and expecting them to speak to us in our language. Something’s not right about that. Probably the best way is to find some things which you love about their culture, learn about them, be able to talk about them and tell the locals about your interest in those things. I find that knowing a little about someone’s culture that they don’t expect you to know can break down many barriers. Also, pronouncing the words you know as authentically as you can creates an almost disbelief in them.

Comment on Night 7 — On the Sorrow of Not Knowing Arabic by Peter

Peter — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:06:19 +0000

I am an Egyptian who read the article and my only problem is the phrase ” Islamic Cairo ” we as Egyptians never called it that cause it has many Christian churches that has been there since the holy family visited Egypt/Cairo.

Comment on Night 0 — Cairo?! by Masudur Rahman

Masudur Rahman — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:10:38 +0000

Count me in for Scenario #1

Comment on Night 16 — Strange but True by Masudur Rahman

Masudur Rahman — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:02:44 +0000

Michael, I wish I was with you, in Egypt, taking that course, and whatever else you’re doing. It seems like it’s an amazingly enlightening experience.

Comment on Night 20 — Linguistic Relativism at Work by Great Egypt

Great Egypt — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:45:15 +0000

Winter in the desert is not what you expect of Egypt.

Nice Pic!

Comment on Night 0 — Cairo?! by Eve Murphy

Eve Murphy — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:08:09 +0000

I am the voice of the “Other Person” : “Cairo! Are you serious? That’s so awesome! Oh my god, you’re going to Cairo! Make sure you get to the pyramids, and I’ve heard Luxor is incredible, and you’re got to get to Mt. Sinai … you’re going to have such a great time. I’m SO jealous*”

Cairo and those hot sands call to everyone who has a speck of intelligence in their head!

Comment on Night 3 — I Can’t Believe It’s Cairo II by lyrics

lyrics — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:36:55 +0000

that is not at all a lyrics, one would like to read or even go through. i would just say that is bad idea.