News Category: Egypt Events & Festivals

Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza Egypt with tourists enjoying a guided visit by Nile Cruisen

Blue Beacon of Awareness: GEM Marks World Autism Awareness Day

On April 2, World Autism Awareness Day, the facade of the Grand Egyptian Museum joins the global celebration and makes it glow in the soft blue light. The event symbolizes inclusivity for the autism community, making a call for respect and empathy for the individuals. This gesture is taken by Egypt’s archeological and tourist institutions, […]

Sham El-Nessim

Sham El-Nessim: Egypt’s 4,000-Year-Old Spring Tradition

In Egypt, Sham El-Nessim is a public holiday and non-religious festival that has been celebrated since the third dynasty of the Old Kingdom. In 2026, it is falling just after Easter Sunday on 13 April 2026; it marks the beginning of spring in Egypt and signifies the renewal and changing of seasons. Egyptians from all […]