The Moulids of Egypt: Egyptian Saint's Day Festivals

by J.W. McPherson

A fascinating and highly original contribution to the study of Egypt's religious folklore.

First published in Cairo during World War II, The Moulids of Egypt is a study of moulids, the popular Egyptian religious festivals celebrated by both Muslims and Christians in the first half of the twentieth century. The book talks in detail about the secular side of moulids, where sports, games, theatres, dancing, and laughter were as...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1914983106
• ISBN13: 9781914983108
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Gingko Press
• Length: 397 Pages
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.3" x 9.3"