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Harmony and Heritage: A Comparative Analysis of Religious, Social, and Cultural Celebrations at Sayyida Nafisa Mosque and the Al-Shorta Mosque in Egypt

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Last updated: 05 Jan 2025

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Architecture

Abstract

This study explores the complex dynamics of celebration in these two well-known mosques. Our main goal is to provide a thorough comparative study, investigating the connections between religious rituals, social gatherings, and cultural celebrations in these various religious settings. By utilizing a mixed-methods approach that includes questionnaires, interviews, and on-site observations, we want to identify distinctive trends and variances in the festivities that take place at the Al-Shorta and Sayyida Nafisa mosques. According to preliminary results, these mosque communities' identities are shaped by a variety of religious rites, social interactions, and cultural events. This study adds to our knowledge of the crucial role mosques play in community dynamics and has implications for promoting harmony and protecting cultural heritage. By comparing and contrasting the two, the research seeks to shed light on how these festivals affect social cohesiveness and cultural preservation. By recognizing the importance of religious, social, and cultural factors, this study aims to improve the conversation about community life that revolves around mosques. Our findings may influence research in the future, direct community development programs, and foster cross-cultural understanding, underscoring the significance of these festivities in forming the cohesiveness and cultural legacy of Egyptian mosque communities.

DOI

10.21608/aaj.2024.277005.1057

Keywords

Religious Practices, Religious Celebrations, Social Celebrations, Community Engagement, Cultural Celebrations, Community Development

Authors

First Name

Amany

Last Name

Saker Mohamed

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Affiliation

Assistant Professor, Architecture Department, Faculty of Engineering, October 6 University, Egypt.

Email

amany.eng@o6u.edu.eg

City

cairo

Orcid

0000000306803093

Volume

4

Article Issue

2

Related Issue

44537

Issue Date

2023-12-01

Receive Date

2024-03-14

Publish Date

2023-12-01

Page Start

336

Page End

354

Print ISSN

2805-2838

Online ISSN

2805-2846

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https://aaj.journals.ekb.eg/article_351853.html

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351,853

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Original Article

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2,198

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Journal

Publication Title

Arts and Architecture Journal

Publication Link

https://aaj.journals.ekb.eg/

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Harmony and Heritage: A Comparative Analysis of Religious, Social, and Cultural Celebrations at Sayyida Nafisa Mosque and the Al-Shorta Mosque in Egypt

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Created At

28 Dec 2024