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Events in Luxor |
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
 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
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
 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
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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