HOT TOPICS FROM LUXOR

Hi! I'm Hussein.
I've lived in Luxor since I was born here and now I'm a travel agent.
I'll let you know what I saw or heard lately in my town.

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I'm back from England! Please let me know if you need any help in Luxor! Mar. 10, 2006

Ramadan will start October 4 or 5 this year. We don't eat or drink during the daytime and the town will be rather quiet. After the sunset, everyone goes out to celebrate. Temples and tombs are the same as usual but be careful, museums may closes earlier. Aug. 28, 2005

Aida is coming soon in Luxor!
By the way, I have changed my e-mail address.
The new address is; hussein_ahmed@cyclejp.com
Ask me anything about Luxor and Egypt! Mar.14, 2005

Annual Egyptian Marathon will be held on 20th of this month. Its start and goal is in front of the Temple of Hatshepsut and our village, New Qurna is a part of the running course. I'm looking forward to seeing you on the road! Feb. 6, 2004
The details of the Marathon is here. http://www.egyptianmarathon.net/

Ramadan has been over and now we're looking forward to the Christmas season. As you may already know, Egyptians don't celebrate Christmas but hotels will have big parties and you can enjoy your Christmas in Egypt. Dec. 2, 2003

Ramadan has just began! Usually, nothing changes for tourists in Luxor, because Luxor is a town for tourists! But be careful when you visit other cities. Maybe some restaurants are closed and tombs and templese close earlier than usual.　Oct. 27, 2003

We're now in winter season and Ramadan is coming soon! We'll have a big holiday at the end of Ramadan but the tourist atractions in Luxor are the same as usual. If you'd like to know anything, please let me know!　Oct. 15, 2003

I just heard that the war has begun in Iraq. But my life is the same as yesterday and my town, Luxor is as calm as before. I assure that tourists can enjoy their trip to Egypt safely and also I hope the war will finish soon!
Mar. 20, 2003

It's time for Luxor Marathon! It's on February 7, starting in front of the Temple of Hatshepsut, which is close to my home. I'll be there along the road, so if you see me on the way, please talk to me!
Jan. 27, 2003

Opera "Aida" is finished but now we're expecting Ramadan! During Ramadan, daytime is rather quiet but at night, we're having a great dinner and stay up until the daybreak. Ramadan will be started around November 5. If you want to see Egyptian Ramadan, I think you should go to Khan el-Khalili at night!
Oct. 17, 2002

Do you know what happened 80 year ago on November 4th? Howard Carter found the Tomb of Tut Ankh Amen! In Luxor, usually the festival is held on that day. If you're planning to visit Luxor in this fall, choose November 4th!
Sep. 21, 2002

Do you know "Banana Island?" If you're tired of seeing around tombs and temples in the desert, it's a good choice to take a felucca to visit a small island on the Nile. If you need a help, please let me know!
Sep. 7, 2002

Have you been to the third terrace of the Temple of Hatshepsut? It opend lately and not so many people have visited. Have a look at it and tell everyone what you saw. It's not on the guide book yet!
Sep. 6, 2002

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