The world's Muslims are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and prayer. In Cairo, that means shopping for gifts and buying decorations to get into the spirit of the holy month.

As Ramadan begins, traditional lanterns called fawanees brighten Cairo. They have become a symbol of Ramadan and are an ...

Kirsty Masterman discovers a wealth of history – and Cairo’s famous street food – in the Egyptian capital.

The Cavafia 2026 festival has made a dynamic return to Cairo, marking a revival of the cultural bonds between Greece and Egypt.

The best times to visit Cairo are from March to May and from September to November. These short shoulder seasons welcome comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds and low hotel rates on most days of the ...

Explore mysterious “out-of-place” artifacts inside the Cairo Museum, including precision-cut granite boxes, tube drill holes, ...