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Rituals of Zar in Egypt (The)

  • Zar Parties
Genre : Social
Type : Documentary
Original title :
Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Year of production : 2008
Format : Short
Running time : 5 (in minutes)
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They have existed in Egypt for thousands of years now: the Zar-rituals. These were originally heathen rituals, but are still being practiced in the present islamic Egypt. Eventhough it is officially banned by the religious authorities, it is extremely popular in Egypt, especially with women.


Production Company: Metropolis channel

Time Frame: 2008, May - 2008, Jun
Countries of Production: NETHERLANDS, EGYPT

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