Egyptian Christians walk down the stairs during a ritual mirroring the Holy Family's 'flight to Egypt' at the Monastery of the Virgin Mary on Jabal al-Tair, Egypt. Reuters
Egyptian Christians walk down the stairs during a ritual mirroring the Holy Family's 'flight to Egypt' at the Monastery of the Virgin Mary on Jabal al-Tair, Egypt. Reuters
The monastery is referred to as 'Al Muharraq', meaning 'burn or wound inflicted by fire' in Arabic. The monastery was partially burned by foreign invaders in the middle centuries. Reuters
The monastery is referred to as 'Al Muharraq', meaning 'burn or wound inflicted by fire' in Arabic. The monastery was partially burned by foreign invaders in the middle centuries. Reuters
Unlike many monasteries, this one is unusual in that it is not located in the desert. Reuters
Unlike many monasteries, this one is unusual in that it is not located in the desert. Reuters
Many believe the Holy Family traveled from Maadi to Upper Egypt by boat until they reached Qusquam, where they stayed for six months in a cave. The Muharraq Monastery is said to be built on the very site where the Holy Family settled. Reuters
Many believe the Holy Family traveled from Maadi to Upper Egypt by boat until they reached Qusquam, where they stayed for six months in a cave. The Muharraq Monastery is said to be built on the very site where the Holy Family settled. Reuters
The site is considered very holy to Egyptian Copts who have nicknamed it the 'Second Bethlehem'. Reuters
The site is considered very holy to Egyptian Copts who have nicknamed it the 'Second Bethlehem'. Reuters
The site attracts many pilgrims, with many believing visiting it can help heal disease. Reuters
The site attracts many pilgrims, with many believing visiting it can help heal disease. Reuters
The monastery is usually very peaceful, even though it is one of the largest and most wealthy Coptic monasteries in Egypt. Reuters
The monastery is usually very peaceful, even though it is one of the largest and most wealthy Coptic monasteries in Egypt. Reuters
Besides the Church of the Holy Virgin Mary, the monastery encloses two churches built in the late-19th and mid-20th centuries. Reuters
Besides the Church of the Holy Virgin Mary, the monastery encloses two churches built in the late-19th and mid-20th centuries. Reuters
Visitors can learn about the monastic life and the Coptic church at the school that teaches both Coptic language and life. Reuters
Visitors can learn about the monastic life and the Coptic church at the school that teaches both Coptic language and life. Reuters
The Church of the Holy Virgin Mary is the holiest and oldest place in the monastery. Reuters
The Church of the Holy Virgin Mary is the holiest and oldest place in the monastery. Reuters
The Monastery of the Virgin Mary is one of Egypt's most treasured archeological sites, attracting thousands of tourists every year. Reuters
The Monastery of the Virgin Mary is one of Egypt's most treasured archeological sites, attracting thousands of tourists every year. Reuters

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Egyptian Christians re-enact the Holy Family's 'flight to Egypt' - in pictures

Copts, who believe that Joseph, Mary and Jesus travelled to Egypt, celebrate at the site they call 'Second Bethlehem' on Egypt's Nile river

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June 14, 2021

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Name: Thndr

Started: October 2020

Founders: Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr

Based: Cairo, Egypt

Sector: FinTech

Initial investment: pre-seed of $800,000

Funding stage: series A; $20 million

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