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Egypt

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 (1981-2011) Current Leader = Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, Head of State under Supreme Council of Armed Forces. Present. Past.

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Egypt

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  1. Egypt

  2. Government • Republic • The first president of Egypt was Muhammad Naguib • Egyptian Revolution of 1952, • June 18, 1953, Egypt was declared a republic. • Hosni Mubarak (1981-2011) • Current Leader = Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, Head of State under Supreme Council of Armed Forces Present Past

  3. Religion -Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria -Al-Azhar University (Islamic) • 2 major religious institutions State Religion = Islam -90% of Population -Adhan, prayer of 5 times a day, influences business, media, and entertainment. Mosque Minarets

  4. Religion (continued) Coptic Orthodox Cross 1-Jesus 2-Christ 3-Son 4-Of God 1 2 Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria 3 4 • Coptic Festivities • New Year (Sept 11) • Sham El Nassim (Monday after Easter) • Christmas (Jan 7) • Calendar has 13 months and 3 seasons of four months.

  5. Religious Persecution -2001 Kosheh Massacre -2010 Nag Hammadi Massacre -2011 Alexandria Bombing 2001 = 21 Coptic Deaths 2010 = 9 Deaths, 11 wounded 2011 = 23 Deaths, 97 Injured

  6. Sports Soccer -Al Ahly, Cairo 1907 -Al Zamalek, Giza 1911 Handball -5 time winners of the African Handball National Championship Other Popular Sports -Squash -Diving -Rowing -Tennis -Golf -Basketball

  7. 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

  8. Economy • Tourism • Agriculture • Media • Petroleum Exports

  9. 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

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