Egypt is a country steeped in Rich history traditions and an incredible array of cultural achievements that continue to inspire people around the world from the Magnificent pyramids and temples of ancient Egypt to the vibrant Contemporary Art scene Egypt has something for everyone to discover and explore in this video we will delve into the many facets of this incredible culture from its language music and film to its iconic language and cuisine so sit back relax and get ready to experience the wonders of Egyptian culture Egyptian culture is heavily linked to the religion of Islam as the country has been predominantly Muslim since the 7th Century A.D Islam has had a large impact on Egypt shaping everything from religious practices to social norms arts and cuisine modesty and respect for elders are highly valued in Egyptian Society while hospitality and generosity are considered essential virtues many of these values are rooted in this lab of teachings which emphasize the importance of treating others with kindness and respect one of the more obvious ways that Islam has influenced Egyptian culture is through its architecture mosques are prominent landmarks throughout the country that reflect their country's Islamic Heritage cows Allah mosque for example is one of the oldest universities in the world and has been the center of Islamic learning for over a millennium Islam has also had a significant impact on Egyptian art and literature calligraphy for example is a highly developed art form in Islamic culture and is used extensively in the decoration of mosques and other Islamic buildings Islamic literature including the Quran and Hadith has also been a major influence on Egyptian literature inspiring poets and writers for centuries Islamic religious practices are also an important part of Egyptian culture with daily prayers and fasting during the month of Ramadan being an important aspect of religious observance Islamic holidays also widely celebrated throughout the country with families Gathering to share food and exchange gifts [Music] Egyptian culture is closely linked to food with the rich culinary tradition that has evolved over thousands of years Egyptian Cuisine is known for its bold flavors creative use of herbs and spices and Reliance on simple locally sourced ingredients one of the key factors that has shaped Egyptian Cuisine is the country's geographical location at the crossroads of Africa Europe and the Middle East Egyptian food has been influenced by a wide range of culinary Traditions including those of the ancient Egyptians the Ottomans and the Arabs the Staples of the Egyptian diet include grains such as wheat and rice legumes like fava beans and lentils and vegetables like eggplant and okra meat particularly lamb and chicken is also a popular ingredient as our fish and seafood in the coastal regions Egyptian Cuisine is also influenced by the country's religion with permissible and forbidden Foods playing an appointed role in the local day for example pork is not consumed by Muslims and alcohol is not consumed in the public Egypt has been the major Center of Film Production in the our world for over a century Egypt's film industry is one of the oldest in the world dating back to the early 20th century and has produced some of the most acclaimed films in the region one of the ways in which Egyptian culture is linked to film is through the themes and subject matter of many Egyptian movies Egyptian Cinema often explores themes related to social and political issues reflecting the country's history and culture films like the nightingale's prayer the land and the yakubian building deal with topics like class struggle corruption and social inequality providing insights into the challenges faced by Egyptian Society Egyptian Cinema has also been influential in shaping popular culture throughout the Arab world Egyptian films are known for their melodramatic storytelling colorful costumes and catchy music which have helped to define the style of ARB Cinema as a whole one of the most notable aspects of Egyptian arts is its focus on storytelling and symbolism this can be seen in the hieroglyphics and paintings of the ancient Egyptians which are used to communicate stories and ideas similarly modern Egyptian arts often explores themes related to history identity and social issues an influential figure in modern Egyptian art is painter and sculptor Mahmoud mortal who is considered one of the fathers of modern Egyptian arts bharta's work often Drew inspiration from ancient Egyptian mythology as well as from modern styles of European art movements like art deco and cubism in addition to Fine Arts Egyptian culture is also famous for its decorative Arts including Ceramics textiles and jewelry these are forms were often used to Adorn the homes and bodies of the wealthy and powerful and they continue to be an important part of the country today music is an important part of Egyptian culture with a rich and diverse tradition that spans thousands of years Egyptian music has been shaped by a wide range of cultural influences including those of the ancient Egyptians are Bedouin tribes Nubians and cops the music of Egypt is closely linked to the country's dance Traditions with many styles of music and dance being closely intertwined belly dancing for example is a popular form of dance in Egypt that is often performed to live music with intricate hip movements and fluid arm gestures that are synchronized to the music