Egyptian Culture & Heritage
Egyptian Heritage and Culture
The “Moamena Kamel Award” for Memorization of the Holy Quran and the Fundamentals of the Arabic Language
The first edition of the Momenah Kamel Award for Memorization of the Holy Quran and the Fundamentals of the Arabic Language was launched, with 225 participants—Quran memorizers from the village of Bashtil and laboratory staff—competing for the prize.
The judging panel—which included a select group of scholars and imams from Al-Azhar—played a major role in the competition’s success, led by Dr. Sameh Bahiri, a member of Al-Azhar’s Quranic Text Review Committee. Also serving on the judging panel were:
Dr. Islam Al-Sarsawi – a radio and television reciter and the general supervisor of the competition.
Dr. Muhammad Al-Zaydi – Imam at the Ministry of Endowments and researcher in the fundamentals of language at Al-Azhar University.
Dr. Abdulrahman Sabir – Imam at the Ministry of Endowments and researcher in Hadith at Al-Azhar University.
Sheikh Ahmad Ahmad Abu Khutwa – Quran reciter and radio and television presenter, and winner of the Bahrain International Competition.
Sheikh Yusuf Abdul Hamid – Quran reciter and winner of the Ministry of Endowments competition.
An awards ceremony was held for the winners and top performers, during which the Foundation presented the winners with
Umrah trips and monetary and in-kind prizes.
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The Manial Palace Music Festival 2025
The Momena Kamel Foundation participated in the 2025 Manial Palace Music Festival to contribute to the palace’s development and renovation efforts, aimed at preserving its collections, buildings, and historical and Islamic monuments, as well as the palace garden, which features rare plants and flowers.
The Momena Kamel Foundation participated in the concerts of the 2025 Manial Palace Music Festival, which lasted for two days
The festival featured: artist Nasir Shamma on the oud on the first day, and on the second day, the festival also featured soprano Gala Al-Hadidi and the orchestra conducted by Maestro Nader Abbasi
“Ya Mahla Aeltna” Summer Activities for Children 2025
“Ya Mahla Aeltna” Summer Activities for Children 2025
During the summer of 2025, the Momena Kamel Foundation organized a variety of educational, cultural, and recreational activities for children as part of the “Ya Mahali Ailtna” program, in line with the Foundation’s commitment to developing children’s skills and supporting their growth “Ya Mahla Aeltna” Summer Activities for Children 2025
in a safe and stimulating environment.
The program included numerous events that combined learning with fun, where children participated in drawing and arts-and-crafts workshops, as well as theatrical and interactive activities designed to foster creativity, self-confidence, and communication skills. The activities also included sessions for memorizing the Holy Quran and instilling positive values, as well as educational and recreational sessions that helped children gain new knowledge and experiences.
These activities contributed to providing a well-rounded summer experience for the children, fostering a spirit of participation and learning, and helping them invest their time in activities that develop their abilities and enrich their experiences—in line with the Momenah Kamel Foundation’s vision of building generations that are more aware, confident, and capable of actively participating in society.
The “Caravan of Happiness” at Dar Al-Qawi Al-Na'ima, a venue established to host retired artists
The “Caravan of Happiness” was launched in collaboration with musician Hani Shenouda at Dar Al-Qawi Al-Na'ima to bring joy to 25 of its community members.
Our deepest gratitude goes to the Board of Trustees of Dar Al-Qawi Al-Na’ima, led by Prof. Dr. Ashraf Zaki, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and President of the Actors’ Guild, as well as the director of the center, artist Mr. Mahmoud Abdel Ghaffar, and the senior artists who care for our residents.
The Happiness Caravan at Dar Hadiya Barakat
A new visit by the Happiness Caravan from the Momenah Kamel Foundation to Dar Hadiya Barakat, a care home for the elderly.
During this visit, we were able to provide emotional and psychological support to 45 of our elderly residents, with the participation of musician Hani Shenouda and his band.
Interactive Theater at the Atta Al-Rahman Association in Al-Warraq, Giza Governorate.
Interactive Theater at the Atta Al-Rahman Association in Al-Warraq, Giza Governorate.
Moamena Kamel Foundation launched the first interactive theater activities in cooperation with Mortagl Training Company at the Ata Al-Rahman Association in Shatil Giza. The activity took place over the course of Wednesday and Thursday 5/2/2025 - 6/2/2025. 40 children from the age of 9: 12 from the area participated in the activity. On the first day, several voice and body warm-up exercises were carried out, followed by various activities carried out with the children to prepare them and encourage them to interact with each other and instill the values of respect and acceptance of the other opinion. On the second day, the children did exercises that stimulate imagination and self-expression skills. At the end of the second day, the children staged a theatrical performance about the lessons and skills learned.
A session on recycling in the village of Al-Zaidiya, Giza Governorate
A session on recycling in the village of Al-Zaidiya, Giza Governorate
Moamena Kamel Foundation held an environmental workshop on recycling in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment for the girls of Al-Zaidiya village, Awsim Center, Giza Governorate, on 1/22/2025. The session introduced the concept of recycling and explained how to use items such as fabrics, clothes and old toys to make Ramadan decorations. The day included the participation of 18 girls in the age group between 12 and 16 years old. The activity ended with the implementation of several examples of toys and decorations suitable for the month of Ramadan.
Caravan of Happiness 3
Caravan of Happiness 3
Moamena Kamel Foundation held its third round of the Happiness Caravan at the Ahl Masr Ladies Home. With the beginning of the year 2025, the Happiness Caravan continued its visits to nursing homes in cooperation with musician Hany Shenouda and the Egyptian Band, to bring joy and happiness to our elderly loved ones. The Happiness Caravan aims to spread happiness and hope in the hearts of our beloved Egyptian women. The caravan witnessed the attendance of more than 80 attendees in an atmosphere full of love and happiness.
Caravan of Happiness 2
Caravan of Happiness 2
Moamena Kamel Foundation for Training and Skills Development, in cooperation with musician Hany Shenouda and the Egyptian Band, organized the second edition of the “Caravan of Happiness” to bring joy and happiness to the elderly. A special ceremony was launched at El Hana Home for the Elderly, which included many activities and musical performances by Hany Shenouda's band, in order to provide psychological support to more than 50 elderly residents, and to promote the spirit of happiness and joy among them. The ceremony was attended by Maya Morsy, Minister of Social Solidarity, and Ali Moselhi, former Minister of Supply and Internal Trade. In light of its role in caring for the elderly and spreading the Egyptian artistic heritage, the caravan will continue its tours in various homes and social welfare institutions throughout Egypt.
Caravan of Happiness
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Moamena Kamel Foundation, in cooperation with musician Hani Shenouda and (The Egyptians Band), launched a caravan called "Caravan of Happiness" to bring joy and happiness to the elderly.
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The caravan kicked off with a special concert at Fouad Habib Home for the Elderly. The concert featured many events and musical performances by Hani Shenouda’s band. For the second tour, Moamena Kamel Foundation held a recreational day at "Daar Al Baqeyat Al Salehat Home for the Elderly" to lift the spirits of the elderly residents.
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The caravan will continue its tours to various homes and social welfare institutions throughout Egypt.
Celebrating World Environment Day with Hands-on Workshops & Environmental Awareness Session
In commemoration of World Environment Day and in line with our mission to promote environmental awareness, Moamena Kamel Foundation, in collaboration with the Central Department of Environmental Media and Awareness, organized an environmental awareness workshop for the residents of Warraq at Atta'a El Rahman Association. The workshop witnessed an enthusiastic participation from women and children, with 60 women and 21 children of different ages attending. The workshop featured a variety of workshops aimed at spreading environmental awareness, covering: The importance of reducing plastic use and its negative impact on the environment. Ways to utilize waste and recycled materials to create new items. The significance of natural reserves. The workshop also included practical workshops for women on how to recycle waste and transform it into unique artistic decorations made from cardboard, fabric, and recycled soap. The second part of the workshop focused on children with interactive workshops on: The concept of the environment and its importance for life. An artistic activity to create drawings about environmental problems and their solutions. Discussing marine life and how to conserve it.
Supporting the Museum of Prince Mohamed Ali's Palace in Manial
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The Foundation took over the organization of efforts to renovate the Museum of Prince Mohamed Ali's Palace in Manial. It also participated in the annual classical music festival at Manial Palace in its efforts to support Egyptian heritage and revive the palace for four consecutive years.
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The Foundation's support for the Museum of Prince Mohamed Ali's Palace in Manial is part of its commitment to preserving Egypt's rich cultural heritage. The museum is home to a vast collection of artifacts and artworks that showcase the history and culture of Egypt. The Foundation's efforts to renovate the museum have helped to preserve this important cultural treasure for future generations.