By Sama Marwan ,
As part of the General Authority for Cultural Palaces’ Eid al-Adha celebrations, headed by Major General Khaled Al-Labban, the Bahr Al-Azam Library in Giza hosted a variety of cultural and artistic events under the programs of the Ministry of Culture.
The events began with a lecture titled “Manifestations of Eid al-Adha Celebrations” delivered by Ahmed Abdel Nabi, the library’s director. He discussed the traditional customs and rituals associated with the holiday, such as animal sacrifice, family visits, and sharing with the poor and needy, emphasizing that the spirit of Eid lies in generosity, giving, and maintaining family ties.
This was followed by a storytelling workshop titled “Why Do We Sacrifice?” led by Tamer Hanafy, the library’s cultural specialist. He focused on the religious and humanitarian aspects of sacrifice and its importance as a social value that promotes altruism and support for the underprivileged—especially children, who actively engaged in the session with questions and participation.
Another storytelling workshop titled “How Can I Be a Useful Person?” aimed to instill values of diligence and planning in children’s lives, encouraging them to develop personal skills and adopt positive behaviors that enable them to contribute to building their communities.
Under the supervision of writer Mohamed Nassef, Vice President of the Authority, the festivities continued with a face painting workshop for children conducted by artist Nahed Abdel Latif. This was followed by a puppet theatre performance featuring a symbolic tale of the conflict between good and evil through the characters “Ihsan” (Virtue) and “Kazoob” (Liar). The show presented ethical values such as honesty, tolerance, and cooperation in a simplified and engaging way, drawing enthusiastic reactions from the audience.
Additionally, several storytelling sessions were held, featuring tales of Juha, humorous anecdotes about Eid, and stories about friendship and forgiveness, all in a joyful, festive atmosphere that attracted children and their families.
These activities were implemented by the Greater Cairo and North Upper Egypt Cultural Region, headed by Lamees El-Sharnouby, through the Giza Culture Branch, headed by Karam Rabie, as part of a broad national program organized by the General Authority for Cultural Palaces across all governorates to celebrate Eid al-Adha.
