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Egypt from times immemorial has been known as the land of the temples and gods
and goddesses. As such festivals and events in Luxor have a special significance
from the ancient days. Though many things has changed, the fervor and the zeal
with these festivals and events in Luxor are celebrated in Luxor remains the same.
Luxor National Day
Luxor National Day that is celebrated by the Egyptians on 4th of November, 1922
marks the discovery of the tomb of the king Tutankhamen's. He is acknowledged
as the most famous of the Egyptian pharaohs who ruled from 1348 to1337 BC. In
addition to the squeezing all your inquisitiveness that revolve round the pyramids
and the history, this festival gives you a chance to see the unique artifacts
made of pure gold and precious stones.
Pharaonic Wedding Festival, Luxor
This festival marks the ancient customs that was quit popular among the people
of Egypt. This festival is special as you can see some of the couples getting
married in the temple of Karnak in the same old and the royal pattern that was
prevalent in the days of the pharaoh.
King Tut International Festival, Luxor
This annual event celebrates the discovery of the king Tut's Tomb. The festival
has been inspired by the Festival of the Opet. During the reign of the king
Tut himself the whole of the ceremony was carved in relief on the procession
in Luxor Temple. This thing is a major attraction for the tourists from allover
the world.
Abu El Haggag Moulid, Luxor
This festival is celebrated twice a year and that too two weeks prior to the
beginning of the Ramada. The most striking event of the ceremony is the two
day street festival that includes music, dances, horse races, stick fights and
a parade of the boats throughout the city streets. The festival is celebrated
by the Moulid of Abu el-Haggag in the month of August.
Festival of Opet, Luxor
The famous festival of Opet is one of the most important festivals that have
its great importance in the Theban area. The Opet festival is famous for the
boat procession that is still carried out today but with a little difference.
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