Forty Day ceremony in Qena
May 30th 2009 In Egypt, forty days after a person has passed away, a memorial service is held. This is celebrated by both Copts and Muslims and is thought to be a Pharaonic custom. We took the overnight train from Cairo down to Qena, a city in Upper Egypt better known for the nearby Temple of Hathor at Dendara. It is a ten hour train ride which is not enjoyable at night as you can't see out the windows and i
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