• Members of the Tanoura Dance Troupe perform during Ramadan at the Sultan Al Ghuri Complex in Cairo, Egypt. All photos: EPA
    Members of the Tanoura Dance Troupe perform during Ramadan at the Sultan Al Ghuri Complex in Cairo, Egypt. All photos: EPA
  • The religious dance hailed from Turkey.
    The religious dance hailed from Turkey.
  • It has since evolved and is now popular with Egypt’s youth.
    It has since evolved and is now popular with Egypt’s youth.
  • A dancer takes centre stage.
    A dancer takes centre stage.
  • A kaleidoscope of colour dazzles the crowd.
    A kaleidoscope of colour dazzles the crowd.
  • Egyptians members of the 'Tanoura Dance Troupe' perform during the holy month of Ramadan, at the Ghouri complex, in Islamic Cairo, Egypt, 13 April 2022. Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan by praying during the night time and abstaining from eating, drinking, and sexual acts during the period between sunrise and sunset. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and it is believed that the revelation of the first verse in the Koran was during its last 10 nights EPA / KHALED ELFIQI
    Egyptians members of the 'Tanoura Dance Troupe' perform during the holy month of Ramadan, at the Ghouri complex, in Islamic Cairo, Egypt, 13 April 2022. Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan by praying during the night time and abstaining from eating, drinking, and sexual acts during the period between sunrise and sunset. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and it is believed that the revelation of the first verse in the Koran was during its last 10 nights EPA / KHALED ELFIQI
  • A dancer turns in a circular fashion.
    A dancer turns in a circular fashion.
  • Dramatic music and lighting play a big part in the production.
    Dramatic music and lighting play a big part in the production.
  • Tanoura dancing often takes place at Egyptian weddings and parties.
    Tanoura dancing often takes place at Egyptian weddings and parties.
  • A traditional folk dance, Tanoura dancing is a staple at entertainment shows throughout Egypt.
    A traditional folk dance, Tanoura dancing is a staple at entertainment shows throughout Egypt.
  • Egyptians have added a personal touch to Tanoura performances, introducing festive lanterns and tambourines to the mix.
    Egyptians have added a personal touch to Tanoura performances, introducing festive lanterns and tambourines to the mix.

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Tanoura Dance Troupe perform in Cairo - in pictures

A traditional folk dance, Tanoura dancing is a staple at entertainment shows throughout Egypt

The National

April 14, 2022

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Updated: April 14, 2022, 11:47 AM
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