Ramadan Nights

There is so much to see and do during Ramadan that you can spend many evenings enjoying events and happenings in a very special atmosphere. Ramadan hours are different from the other months, it is advisable to check the times at your hotel. Every Tuesday and Wednesday, Egyptian music at Makan: Mazaher ensemble,
Mawawil Baladi, Jaafra (Arabic tribes from Aswan), Nubian music & songs, zikr & Sufi songs, Sudanese music & songs). Almost every evening, there will be special events varying from Arabic Takht,
music concerts by popular singers, folklore shows, poetry recitals, oud concerts or Arabic classic concerts at the following places: *El Amir Taz Palace: A restored Bahari Mamluk palace of Amir Saif El Din Taz. *Bayt El Sihaymi on Darb Al Asfar alley off El Muizz Street. *A Turkish Sama’ Khana within the precincts of the
Mausoleum- Madrasa of Amir Sunqur Sa’di Located on Sewifiya Street off Saliba Street and right next to Amir Taz palace *Al-Geneina Theatre the open-air amphitheatre situated inside Al-Azhar Park on Salah Salem Road. * El-Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek * Gomhouria Theatre situated downtown near the Abdeen Palace and is run by the Cairo Opera House * Kobet El Ghouri (El Ghouri complex) is not only an architectural arts center, but also organizes Tanoura dances, as well as music concerts and poetry recitals.
* The Salah Eldin Citadel: music concerts take place in the garden of the citadel.  Iftar and Sohour options *Khan El Khalili is one of the places where you will find the true flavor of Ramadan. Naguib Mahfouz Café offers typical Egyptian dishes in a perfect setting for the occasion, while at Al Fishawy Café, one of the oldest cafes, offers sweet minted tea, chickpea hot drink and flavored shishas. You can also try the Feteer House, which offers salty and sweet Egyptian pancakes. *Enjoy a nice breeze on the Nile, you should not miss out the chance to rent a felucca boat and sail the night away with a catered picnic. * For an authentic Egyptian cuisine, visit one of Abu El Sid restaurants, available in Zamalek, Heliopolis and Maadi. * Enjoy an evening out with a view of the Nile while enjoying entertainment, good food and shisha at Le Pacha, Nile Maxim or Blue Nile boats, Sequioa in Zamalek, or Sangria in Maspeero * The Marriott gardens offers grills and freshly baked bread in green surroundings