Egypt's Biggest Holiday Eid Al-Adha | The Feast of Sacrifice | Egypt Vlog
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- Dawns first shades of gray and blue have only just begun to brighten the night sky, and already I can hear the celebrations happening on the streets of Egypt from my apartment window. Car horns are beeping excitedly as the holiday kicks off, firecrackers thrown by children momentarily overtaking the sounds of the cars. It's Eid Al-Adha, also know as the Feast of Sacrifice, the largest holiday in Egypt and in Islam. According to Islam, Abraham was about to sacrifice his son after being commanded to by God. But because he was obedient and willing to sacrifice his son, an angel then told him he could sacrifice a lamb instead. In commemoration of this intervention, animals are ritually sacrificed all over the Arab world. Part of their meat is consumed by the family that offers the animal, while the rest of the meat is distributed to the poor and the needy. The streets are packed, the atmosphere festive and the people exuberant, come experience this holiday with me as I experience it for the very first time myself here on the streets of Giza, Egypt.
Welcome to the channel! My name's Gisselle, I'm a budget traveler and have been to 6 out of the 7 continents, visiting 20+ countries, living for some time in Sydney, Australia as well as in Saigon, Vietnam. I am currently living in Cairo, Egypt and exploring all this beautiful country has to offer while visiting nearby countries as well. I am a lover of language and a culturally curious lady just making my way through life one day at a time. I live to learn, I love to travel and explore, try new things and meet interesting people anywhere and everywhere in the world. Come along with me as I solo travel the globe and discover fascinating new places, try delicious local food, meet lovely people, and share a moment in time on this beautiful planet, our Earth.
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People are very outgoing and social in Egypt, love it!
Thanks giselle for the experience and for being here in egypt may allah protect you from bad people and ignorant ones ❤️❤️
Why you said that, all over the world that what you said is existing or what you think
@@easylife5531 no it's you because of your silly question 😁
@@AGD.47Salam alaykuim
Can we talk about how respectful and sweet enough she is to reply to all their greetings?? 😍😍
Shukran 7abibty 🙏🥰
Someone living in Egypt said I should avoid visiting during the holiday, because it wont be as busy. Im glad I came anyway. Currently staying at Medina Hostel with my old man. Great place! Ill be staying here the next time I visit, alone. Headed to Spain tomorrow. Thank you for making time to make these videos. Not only are they helpful, but they are also very fun to watch!
Oh that's great, I'm so happy to hear my videos have been helpful and ALSO enjoyable to watch, that is my real goal when making them, so I love to hear that. Also, glad you didn't listen to the person that told you not to visit Egypt around this time, there's no real bad time to visit Egypt (well, unless we are talking in the middle of the summer in the south 😆). Did you get a chance to see any of the festivities on the streets/feel the vibes?
Just found your channel from Reddit and I’m so glad I did! I have such a deep fascination and love for Egypt. Thank you so much for your videos!
Thanks so much for checking it out, I appreciate it! And yes Egypt is amazing, I love it here and am so fortunate to be here!
This is the 2nd time to see you in the street then discover that it was you from the video first one you were on foot walking in downtown and 2nd one here you were driving towards medan al giza in Faisal and i was in a black jeep right behind you and my grandma commented on the go pro that was popping out from ur helmet 🤣 Happyy Eidddd
Lol that's hilarious. What did your grandma say about the gopro, I'm curious 😅 "What's that weird thing sticking out of her head?" 😆 Happy Eid!!! 😄😁🐑
LMFAOOOOO ur interactions with the locals make me uncomfortable but they're funny and genuine
😆 Why do they make you uncomfortable?
our culture does not have the western concept of personal space. However, if you do not feel comfortable just say thank you please leave me alone.
جميل جدا عيد سعيد عليكم 🌹🌹😂😂
جميل. جدا عيد سعيد. كل عام وانتم بخير❤❤❤
Great video, as always - it was really interesting to see Cairo at Eid. It’s Eid here too, where I live in a small Turkish seaside town. They call it ‘Kurban Bayram’ though (Feast of Sacrifice) - and it’s INSANE as thousands and thousands have descended here for the holiday. They have introduced penalties for sacrificing in public places, though which is good. Well done Giselle!
Wow! That would be quite the experience as well, Eid in a small town in Turkey, especially with that many people suddenly pouring in! Thanks so much Lesley! 😘
HAPPY EID
Eid Mubarak to everyone!
Wonderful video - rarely do travel videos feature King Faisal Street so thank you! Yes - the footage of the animals dying was confronting but no less so than Western abattoirs. Wonderful to see friendly and confident women speaking with you too.
Thank you Elizabeth! You are always so articulate, it's a pleasure to see your comments (and it makes me wonder what you do for a living. I have imagined you as a writer or perhaps a professor 😅 At the very least, someone who enjoys reading and learning and has an abundance of knowledge to share). And agreed, it was great to interact with the women, I love that they found the courage to say hello!
@@Gventures Thank you so much for that lovely compliment! I work as a Business Consultant in Change Management - but I actually have a Masters Degree in History and also one in Public Policy and Management (although history is my absolute passion!). There is not a great deal of work for Historians in Australia sadly - but I do really enjoy my work engaging with people and developing strategic responses. I have a genuine fascination for people which I why I love your vlogs so much - you have the most wonderful balance between narrative and filmed content. And you are deeply respectful - in many ways I think that is why people do not immediately think of you as American (more because of their perceptions of Americans than the reality). You let the person speak and have their view. Which is in essence is what my job entails too - genuinely listening to people and their perspectives.
@@elizabethring1452 Ahaha wow, that is certainly a fair amount of education! My suspicions were not unfounded 😅And thank you so much for your kind words! I do try to understand and connect with the people and environment I am in-why else are we here? I very much agree with this way of thinking and being ☺👌🙏
Hello Giselle, thank you very much for this video. I was really interested to watch it, because I know that for the Muslim is a really important holiday. I also heard that people say Mubarak Eid. I enjoyed every minute of your video. Also, I recognized a few places that I have walked with my friends in those areas. Hahaha, very interesting when the guys were asking for photos and speaking English with you... Once again Muchas Gracias Che!!! for sharing with us this video. Masalama!!
Shukran gidden Carlos 🥰 It was a really great experience and I'm glad I woke up early to go out and experience it. Everyone was very friendly and in good spirits, it was a great day! Cool that you recognized some spots too, I guess you spent some time hanging out in some more local areas in Giza and not just the pyramids 😎
@@Gventures Good morning Giselle, yes, I think living in Egypt is a very great experience for you having this Eid spirit. Yes, I like to hanging out with my Egyptian friends ( by motorcycle or walking) in their neighborhood or sometimes I do by myself.... people are friendly... say to me Hello, Welcome to Egypt, or Good Good Good ( 3 times, hahahaha).. Hasta luego, Ché!
Wonderful, full of life video as always 😆 happy eid ❤
Thank you for the wonderful video!
Youre Muslim ...Good Arabic youre Speaking ! Love frm Kenya
I am not Muslim. But thanks I am trying to learn more Arabic 😊
i was wating this vidoe
Ahaha, yes I remember you mentioning the holiday in the comment section of another video. I was debating whether to go out and film on Eid but your comment made me think I should, and I'm so very happy I did! So thanks for mentioning it, because it urged me to go, it was a great idea and I had a lot of fun! I remember you saying you live in US now. Do you miss Egypt? Did you spend a long time living here, or more time in Sudan?
@@Gventures Too much miss egypt yeah i was been there 18 years. to be honest US So boring i miss my friends im just wating to get a green card im gonna go back there how was the vibes there in eid adha
@@mordooissa3324 Lol. Yes I agree most of the US is very boring, there are only a few good cities which are interesting or exciting I think, and even then....eh.
Eid was amazing, I'm SO HAPPY I went out early to experience the festivities. I heard lots of commotion on the street at like 4:30am and woke up and decided I should go out. I hope you can make it back to Egypt some day soon!
I lived in Somalia , Egypt now in Minnesota(I came to see God but Prince sacrifice himself .🤟
"(I came to see God but Prince sacrifice himself"
Uh, what?
The way the butchers slay is wrong which is exposing slayed animals infront of alive animals , they should cover their eyes and ears to avoid the scene of slaying and they have to sharp their knives well before slaying to prevent the pain of animals and that's aslo what islam taught us allah akbar, allah is the most merciful ❤❤🎉
Exactly, but unfortunately very few butchers adhere to these teachings!
Gisselle what is your job that you do online? That’s great you’re able to work remote.
Yes, I consider myself very fortunate! I did work hard to be where I am today, but I know I am still incredibly privileged and lucky to live the life I am leading today. I teach English online, amongst a few other gigs on occasion (freelance work like voice-overs). I'm privileged to have been born in the US and hold that passport, privileged that English is my native language (now the international language-whether that be for business or travel), privileged to have the ability to explore the world and experience the amazing culture and meet and make friends with people from around the globe.
❤️ great to hear words of gratitude
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im eygptiion ,i love content so much and i hope to see more ❣❣❣❣
Thank you 3abodaa!
You are a very brave woman.
Thanks for the vids and much love
Shukran gidden!
Trinidad we call it eid yes its meat cooking n shareing lovely
Thank you from london
Thanks London! 😍
you doing a good job
Hi i love egypt i go every year and i love your channel how do you stay there for so long and not get sick i always get sick 😊what should i avoid
Thanks so much for watching 😊 How long do you come for when you visit every year? What do you mean sick?
It's the food it just really doesn't suit me but when I see you I'm so jealous I come almost every year I might visit you sometime you know alot about egypt
Really? I love the food! So many delicious items to choose from. You visit every year, that's a lot. Do you have family here? Where do you live?
Try translating your videos into Arabic so they can watch them❤
eid said 🥰
Eid said! 🥰😁
I’m surprised they actually let you film the sacrificing !!
It was just on the street, anyone can witness it. I guess I get away with filming a lot of things some people may not though, I try to be polite about it
why wouldn't they let her? sacrificing ain't something to be ashamed of, it's a holy duty.
Another great video. The caution was good re animals. I have been in Egypt n seen this for myself n although a meat eater, i feel for the animals slaughtered in this way.
Yeah...a lot of animals around the world that are eaten for food don't have a good life or an easy death. In the US for example. So many factory farms, animals living in terrible conditions until they are taken for slaughter, and they know it's coming, they can hear the ones ahead of them, it can be horrific. It's pretty gruesome no matter how you look at it, in most cases. I eat meat too of course.
Always be careful to close the steering wheel so as not to be robbed
Yes thank you
Thanks for nice video, have you got a job in Egypt?
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Is it a sin to listen to the adhan in Christianty? Im muslim so idk
No it's not a sin 😊 Think of all the Coptic Christians here in Egypt that hear it every day
نريد جزء ثاني من احتفالات الليل
Ahaha. I didn't record anything at night, sadly
@@Gventures 😢Unfortunately . The atmosphere of the night is better on occasions
@@mokhaled12 Yeah I know I was out. I just didn't record 😅
The first couple are Sudanese
Do you have a point? Who cares? Everyone is friendly, happy and in good spirits here in Egypt on this day, that's all I care about
There is in white, black, brown, and all colors .. We all love each other and there is no racist discrimination and everyone takes its rights and enjoy the mixing ❤
Is it easy to rent a bike in Egypt?
I'm not sure, but I don't think so. I bought my motorbike here so I've never rented
What you said about that people get up late is not true and I think you didn't visit faisal street before cos I m living there and I have to go work earlier from the crowd that you didn't see.
I disagree, but don't take it the wrong way, I wasn't trying to offend anyone by saying that. I of course know there are plenty of people that wake up early and go to work here in Egypt, but compared to MOST countries I have been to around the world, traffic jams start much earlier, there are a lot more people moving at 6am, 6:30am, and here in Egypt those traffic jams don't happen till later. I have gone out very early and drove around (especially when I was learning how to drive my motorcycle here in Cairo-I would go and drive around from 5am-7am- because there was almost no traffic and I felt a lot safer learning how to drive). So of course there are people going to work and on the move, but COMPARED to other countries, it's not that busy.
@@Gventures dear, I just explained not to offend you also, welcome to you in your second country Egypt, wiched I was there to meet you and say hello, nowadays I am abroad.
@@easylife5531 Oh of course I am not offended, why would I be? It was just the way you said "What you said about that people get up late is not true and I think you didn't visit faisal street before cos I m living there and I have to go work earlier from the crowd that you didn't see." That made me think you were upset by me saying it wasn't busy.
I was simply informing you I HAVE been on Faisal street early in the morning, many times, and quite recently, and it is not as busy and other major capitals around the world. Most places in Egypt are not that busy very early in the morning. I've been to 20+ countries and usually the roads are filled with traffic starting at 6am. Here in Egypt I remember it was one of the initial things that I noticed when I first arrived to the country, how quiet the streets were early in the morning compared to many other places I have been. That's all. Great to hear you're abroad, I hope you are doing well and happy wherever in the world you are! And I love your country, thanks so much for your kind words. 😊
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Thank you for sharing with us the vibes of this holiday in Egypt. This tradition of mass slaughtering of innocent animals is really not good though.
Well I'm not here to judge a thousand year old tradition. And there are worse holidays around the world, trust me 😂Aside from that, countries like my own (the US) mass slaughter WAYYY more animals every day than Egypt does, by a long shot. At least here in Egypt they are eating this meat and sharing it with the poor. So much food goes to waste in the US
Please be careful about where you leave your bike un attended to in Cairo. Anywhere really.
Yeah don't worry, I keep an eye on it and I have a handlebar lock and a tracker in it
@@Gventures Good very smart 👌
King Feisal Street
Awya 😎
I saw you at sultan hassan's mosque
You did?! Cool! Are you in the video? 😄
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Thanks for this report. I was wondering why there is a lot of trash in the streets!!!
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@@Gventures 😶
@@Gventures sorry it was just a question
@@mina3654 Hmm this didn't look like a question: "I was wondering why there is a lot of trash in the streets!!!"
@@Gventures Yes you are right. sorry
I would like to invite you to visit my town if you still at Egypt, just replay back and I'll find a way to contact you in person
I always make sure to watch you. I hope I see you for real. I am from Luxor and I live in Giza. Faisal. I hope you accept my invitation.
This is Haram "not allowed in Islam", I am talking about the way these butchers are slaughtering the animals like that, but unfortunately there is no real islamic teaching applied in many muslim countries! Just traditions are dominant
the sacrifice should be divided into 3 equal parts..1/3 for the poor, 1/3 for relatives and friends, 1/3 for yourself
It wrong how they kill animals 😢, they shouldnt see other animals killed
شاهد الشاب تيشرت برتقاللي وصديقه يخططون لسرقة الدراجة النارية
You're imagining things. Time stamp or it didn't happen.