Ah, nothing beats observing Ramadan than home. Here, I had to travel for two hours for the nearest store that sells Egyptian Ful and stocked up for a whole month. Suhur is most important as my job does not allow me a chance to break my fast on sunset (I work late shifts), so ful, eggs, cheese, pita bread, olives, and yogurt are the best meals for a long day. It is also a fantastic meal too
Ramadan Mubarak for everybody ♥️🌙 . You described it very well 👍🏻 I'm not an Egyptian but Ramadan in Egypt very nice and beautiful I hope everybody feel better and safe , and I want to send a message for the people of Gaza. God help you all this is a very hard time for the people of palestine . and we all wish spend some time in masjid al aqsa ♥️♥️ كل رمضان و أنتم بخير 🌙♥️ .
There is a great sense of community and unity when populations observe Ramadan. It creates a bond with a sense of discipline, spirituality focus and the celebrations of Eid with sharing and giving to charities. In a world full of excess and no boundries, it's a calming and gentle endeavour that has so much benefits.
I'm Egyptian, and I LOVE your videos so much! ❤❤❤ thank you for showing the world the good sides & places in our country continue posting, and God bless you 💓🤗
Giselle Another well done video. Great information and maturing outstanding performance Ramadan Kareem ☪️ to the world and especially to people of #Gaza. 😢
@@GventuresNo backbiting, arguing, negative behaviour etc. The eye drops are permitted btw as is the nasal decongestant i will be using to help breathe cuz of my cold. Those people with so many prohibitions follow more rigidschools of thought..mainstream fatwas allow eye/nasal drops.
@@Fiola_M Yeah I kind of figured that, which is why I specified that ONE Egyptian told me that, because I had the suspicion it wasn't mainstream to be THAT strict. But all of these restrictions are still shocking to lots of foreigners and non-Muslims, many of whom don't even know that you can't drink water. Thanks Fiola!
Unfortunately, this Ramadan won't be as joyful as usual 😢. This Ramadan will be joyless since the people of Gaza, who are being subjected to severe famine, cannot be happy. I can't imagine eating and enjoying while children can't even find clean drinking water.
What is happening there is genocide, it is unspeakably terrible. But you do know that somewhere in the world, people, and children, are dying and starving every day, right? If that is your thought process, then you should not eat or enjoy anything any day for the rest of your life. It is happening in large numbers in Gaza and I am not dismissing the atrocity that is taking place there, but I am pointing out that there is suffering around the world every day.
Was in Egypt during the whole Ramadan last year. Though most of the time I was in either Luxor or Dahab, but I had meal with local Egyptian families and hotel staff. Fantastic experience and had authentic home made food. Would love to see how it is like in Cairo one day. Looks like this year's Ramadan is almost one month earlier than last year.
That's awesome to hear! You definitely know how to interact with people, express your curiosity and show appreciation for the culture here if that has already been your experience and you've been here a few hours. Enjoy Egypt ❤
🥀 Marhaban Ya Ramadhan 🥀 Welcome to the holy month of Ramadhan.. We apologize for all mistakes.. whether intentionally or unintentionally. Happy fasting 1445H May we always be blessed in this blessed month..😇😇 Aameen Yaa Rabb 🤲
Egypt becomes beautiful in Ramadan, people are good, and the food in the streets for free. You have to stay in Egypt in the month of Ramadan. It will be a challenge and a beautiful experience that has not been forgotten. If you try fasting, it will return to the health benefit, it will take out toxins from the body and is good to lose weight and strengthen the soul.👍🏻❤️🌹
Great video Giselle , btw you should totally have an Iftar someday at one of the public tables , the people will be happy to have you , don't worry you won't be taking anyone else's spot
Thanks for the information that you applied in your video about Ramadan for non-Muslims visiting Egypt and other Muslims countries I hope may allah guide you and convert to Islam
I miss Egypt in Ramadan since I have been abroad for a long time.. lots of delicious food and the festive atmosphere .. you got be able to handle big crowds though ..it gets very busy
I know when I was there during Ramadan all the shops or most would close to eat once the sun sets. We were in the middle of shopping in downtown Cairo when this happened. They did open back up after the feasting was finished.
Don't forget to plan to go to Almatareya iftar. Thx for your videos, now you're a part of us...try always to show the best things of us to promote the tourism👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I show my journey and my experience, so that means the good and the bad. Thankfully, most of my experiences are good. But I don't censor or hide good or bad things, I show both, and I always will.
Hello Giselle, thank you for this amazing video. Unfortunately I have not been in Egypt during Ramadan, but I would like to be in my near future. I have heard it is a very special month for Muslims.
Wow Gisselle what a great 15 minutes packed with info almost everything about life during the holy month, I think the idea of Ramadan is incredible to the soul and the body as I seen videos of many doctors advise their patients with fasting to cure some health issues, I doubt I can do it going all day without at least some coffee or water have you ever thought about doing it for one day to get a taste of what people go through during their day?
Great as always Gisselle, also I wanna add that in a precedent that occurs every period of time throughout time, Great Lent in the Orthodox Church this year came with the beginning of fasting the blessed month of Ramadan, on Monday, March 11, so we both will do fasting, while the Church celebrates Resurrection after Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, because Great Lent lasts 55 days. 🙏😊
I know! I am thinking, I should probably try and tackle the Coptic side of things next. So much to cover! I hope I am capable of doing it all, it's a lot of information, history, and holidays 😅
Being Coptic, I never thought or really knew much about Ramadan other than it was a Muslim holiday. In fact I always thought Ramadan was a person revered in Islam. I didn’t even know that Muslims believed in the ArchAngel Michael. I guess it is never too late to learn. So thank you for explaining what Ramadan is.
Excellent video, and welcome to Egypt, you have been showing the old Cairo, and would be nice if you make different videos about other parts of modern Cairo as well, so people can get various impressions. Well done👍
Thank you.! I live near old Cairo, so that is why I usually show old Cairo. If you mean the more modern areas like New Cairo, New Administrative Capital, Sheikh Zayed, 6th of October, etc. I haven't made videos about those places because: 1. They are far from me, so it would take time for me to go out there and record 2. I don't really know what to do in those far away places anyway, I think it would be kind of boring to film, and for the viewers to watch as well. Technically many of them are not even in Cairo either, but satellite cities of Cairo. However, that being said, I do plan to go to all of these places and record at some point. I just really don't think it will make for a very interesting video.
@@Gventures Because of the excellent presentation of the content and the way you explain it, I have no doubt that these videos will be fantastic. I've watched a few of your other videos, and they're also really good. Continue, and you'll make it simpler for prospective travelers from other areas to learn about Egypt before they go. Wishing you luck!
I had already bought a plane ticket before realizing it was going to be Ramadan. I was a bit concerned but you seem to think everything will be fine so I will not worry. Anyway, maybe I will spend the days sleeping and the nights on the street. thanks for the video.
The videos you make are very informative 🫶🏻 as a indian i dream to go to Egypt Cairo once in my life as one of my friends live in cairo. Thank you so much for such awesome videos they really are very informative 🩷🩷 keep shining 🫶🏻🫶🏻
Good Morning Gisselle its 12.26am here and as its very hot none can sleep the day before it was 40 ouch lol as always love watching your videos the best school I have ever attended well time for cold drink sending Hugs Evie from Melbourne xoxo
Haha, thanks for your input! I'm planning on making quite a few of them this month, as there are so many different types of special foods, drinks, and sweets to eat during Ramadan 😁🙏
Visit egypt lately ( when 1usd=30 EGP It was unbelievably expensive for any items that imported , i am assuming is worst since last week when 1USd= 50EGP Bottom line , if you are not muslim or if you are not fasting , ramadan is not best option to visit. If you enjoy fasting regardless your faith, than ramadan is the best month to visit Egypt or any muslims country. It will give you unique beautiful experience
Not sure what you're talking about. One minute you are talking about the devaluation of the pound, then the cost of imported products, and the next minute fasting. What is your point? Ramadan in Egypt is an incredible time to visit Egypt, whether you are Muslim and fasting or not. I'm not Muslim, I've been living here 2.5 years, and I think it's a very festive time to visit. Sure, the days are much quieter, but the nights are very lively with many people out, and the streets are lit up with lights and lanterns. It's a beautiful time of year
@@Gventures well 😀😀😀 no worry. I was wrong😊😊😴. Since I heard it from you directly , than ramadan is the best month to visit EGYPT. I visit Sobhi restaurant, I am sure probably is packed during ramadan.
@@hmt5oo 🤣You're entitled to your opinion, whatever it may be. I was just letting you know I disagreed with you about Ramadan being a bad time to visit, because even as a non-Muslim, I really enjoy it. Sobhy Kaber is a great restaurant, but you are correct; like any good restaurant, it's ALWAYS packed during holidays.
You'll find lanterns everywhere! In the markets and in shops, Khan el Khalili has plenty, but many places are selling them right now, so they are in abundance
I thought they don't actually fire off any iftar canon, it's just recorded sound on the radio. If you tell me where they still do this, I will go and film!
We are so happy to have you in Egypt. Don't try to donate any money if you go to any of tables of mercy (maedat Rahman ) they will be insulated. The main reason Muslims fast is teach them disciplines and self control. Enjoy Egypt during Ramadan.
@@Gventures The main reason someone would open maedat Rahman is as part of zakat ( a certain amount needs to be donated each year depends on how much you earn) they can't take any money from anyone, otherwise their zakat is void. Its open to feed the poor and anyone in needs. I fully respect you and what you've been told but I am also Egyptian and muslim.
@@GTR-xx3gi Yes, but I am not in need. I have asked multiple Muslim Egyptians about this, and not one said that donating is a problem. I asked in a theoretical sense, as I have no plans to sit at one of these tables. But I know some foreigners might or have and asked my Muslim Egyptian friends what they thought about that, they said they are welcome to sit at the tables. I asked if they should or could donate, and they said yes, they could if they wanted to.
@@Gventures I know you aren't in need 😄 You don't have to be in need to visit one, as you said sometimes if you are traveling you can just pop there and eat. Opening one of those tables is donating your extra money to feed anyone fasting, you can't donate and accept anything in return, otherwise its not a donation anymore to help others. Also in Islam you can't accept anything in return for the zakat you pay on your wealth. I think maybe just a misunderstanding somewhere during your conversation with Egyptians there. Please ask a Sheikh in one of mosques there. I love the fact you are almost living there now and really enjoying Egypt, I left 20 years ago but I visit every year and I am very unhappy with the situation there at the moment so full credit to you.
@@GTR-xx3gi Thanks man. I actually asked my bf who is Egyptian and his English is very good, as well as other Egyptians friends who speak great English, so I'm pretty sure there wasn't a misunderstanding...but no matter! Foreigners will do what they're gunna do, at least me mentioning it in the video will perhaps have a few foreigners trying to donate, which is better than them looking like a bunch of freeloaders imo. And if someone at the tables accepted it they could just use it to buy more food in the future, it doesn't mean they have to keep it. But if people don't accept their zakat at the tables, they can donate it to someone else in need on the street. Ramadan Kareem 😊
Thank you 🙏 What I know was gained through a mixture of learning about the culture over the last 2.5 years of living here, researching the origins and significance of certain customs, and then verifying or asking my Egyptian friends or bf if what I learned about was correct. They also told me about specific customs or foods people eat in Egypt vs. other Islamic countries. The iftar canon I was for sure told about by an Egyptian 😅
Plz upload ramadan , iftar , eid vlogs in old n new cairo...if possible plz join a house in thier eid or iftar moments...i wanna see what they eat , enjoy ( special in new cairo).. anyway thank you for the info ❤❤❤
I'm sorry but I won't be able to do that. New Cairo is pretty far from me, and I don't really want to go out there...😅 But Old Cairo I can definitely walk around and explore!
Hey, very nice info you have provided. I have one question, If I bring alcohol from duty free shop before arrival in Cairo, will I be able to bring it into the country and will I be able to have it at my hotel in private?
I didn't think you could bring alcohol from outside of Egypt into Egypt on a plane...but I never tried. They have a duty free shop here in Cairo where you can buy alcohol, and you can certainly drink it in the privacy of your hotel room.
Thank You! Just came back from 3 day stay in Giza. I am american, I will never forget my stay! Can you explain why the U.S. dollar or Euro is so important for buying goods in Egypt? What is your recommendations for exchanging for Egyptian pounds in a video. things need to be explained to visitors.
The US dollar or Euro is not so important for buying goods in Egypt, but it is a stronger currency. Egypt has been experiencing an economic crisis and up until very recently the exchange rate at the banks was $1 USD to 31 EGP at the banks, but much higher on the black market (around $1 USD to 70 EGP at it's highest). But now the EGP is floating, so that had been adjusted, and the bank rate is $1 USD to 49 EGP. So less issues with the black market, the country has been cracking down on it and now it's not such an issue since they have floated the pound. That's basically it.
