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Wafaa Al-Nil Festival

Date: 15 August 2023 - 29 August 2023

Egyptians have cherished and celebrated the Nile since ancient times. In the past, beautiful girls were sacrificed and thrown into the river in the hope of a good harvest. Today the festival is celebrated with concerts, poetry readings, and family-friendly competitions.

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Cairo,
Egypt

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