Mulid!: Carnivals of Faith (Auc Press Photo Books)

Mulid!: Carnivals of Faith (Auc Press Photo Books)

Editorial Reviews Book Description The mulid is a quintessentially Egyptian experience, dating to early pharaonic times. A saints shrine is the central pivot of a whirl of color, music, dancing, and people, which builds up to the climactic layla kabira, or the last night of the mulid, an unforgettable cultural experience that lies at the heart of popular spirituality in Egypt. Sherif Sonbol braves the cheerful chaos to bring back remarkable images of the carnival atmosphere, while Tarek Atia introduces the book and explores the mulid in literature. About the Author Sherif Sonbol is the official photographer for the Cairo Opera House and has received numerous local and international photography awards. Tarek Attia is a writer at al-Ahram Weekly newspaper in Cairo, and the recipient of the Med-Media Prize for outstanding journalism.

Mulid!: Carnivals of Faith (Auc Press Photo Books),Tarek Atia,Sherif Sonbol,American University in Cairo Press,9774245199,Ancient Egyptian Religion,Christianity - Ritual & Practice,Customs and practices,Islam,Islam - General,Mawlid al-Nabi,Mawlid al-Nabåi,Photo Essays,Photoessays & Documentaries,Photography,Rituals,Subjects & Themes - Travel - World/Middle East

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