Retreat from the daily demands of everyday living; take a spiritual retreat to receive spiritual renewal. The stillness of ancient places of worship, the serene settings of Egypt and the calm of a few restful days are the hallmarks of a vacation that allows you to open your mind to thoughts that rarely see the light of day. Visit mosques after prayer time when the mosques are near empty to marvel at old architecture and take in some spiritual silence away from hectic streets.
Visit ancient sites of pilgrimage such as the Al Azhar Islamic complex to see the beating heart of Islamic education. Spend time in quiet contemplation, unhurried sightseeing and serenity. Visit Coptic churches, cathedrals and monasteries to discover another side of Egypt. Attend mass to witness the timeless Coptic liturgy. Go on a pilgrimage to St. Catherine & rsquo;s Monastery to appreciate the origins of monasticism. Spend time absorbed in prayer, mass and silence. Reach a serene state of mind, retreat to Egypt.
Episode#03: The Museum of Islamic Art - Cairo/Egypt
The Museum of Islamic Art is the largest Islamic art museum in the world, showcasing Egypt and the world’s rich Islamic history. It displays an extensive collection of antique Islamic artifacts from various regions and countries, including India, China, Iran, Egypt, North Africa, and Andalusia. The museum’s concept was developed in 1880 and came to life in 1903 during the reign of the Khedive Abbas Hilmi II. The building was designed in the neo-Mamluk style and neighbors the Egyptian National Library and Archives, “Dar el-Kotob.
The Museum of Islamic Art, MIA, holds one of the world’s admirable collections of Islamic art and is Egypt’s most attractive museum. The museum consists of unique wood work, plaster artifacts, Islamic era glass, metal, crystal pieces, ceramic and textiles from all around the world. MIA holds the largest collection of Islamic Art in the world and is considered to be the biggest and oldest Islamic museum in the world. There are over 100,000 artifacts found in the museum. The pieces belong to different periods; Fatimid, Ottoman, Mamluk, Qajar, Umayyad, Muhammed Ali Dynasty and many more.
Would like to see you soon in Egypt.
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