Cairo and the Nile Valley, Egypt · August 15 to 29, 2027
Wafaa El-Nil (Bride of the Nile)
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Wafaa El-Nil (Bride of the Nile)
When is Wafaa El-Nil (Bride of the Nile) 2027?
Wafaa El-Nil (Bride of the Nile) 2027 is expected to run August 15 to 29, 2027. The dates follow the usual pattern and are not announced yet.
2027August 15 to 29, 2027Expected
How the dates are set: Wafaa El-Nil is celebrated for two weeks starting August 15 each year.
Wafaa El-Nil (Bride of the Nile) schedule
- Two weeks from August 15: The celebration is marked with felucca processions, music, traditional dances and poetry readings along the Nile.
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Getting to Wafaa El-Nil (Bride of the Nile)
- The celebration is held in Cairo, Aswan and other places along the Nile.
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History of Wafaa El-Nil (Bride of the Nile)
Wafaa El-Nil marks the annual flood of the Nile, which has been Egypt's most important natural event since ancient times. According to folklore, the Bride of the Nile was a decorated maiden offered to the river; later a clay or wooden doll replaced her.
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Wafaa El-Nil (Bride of the Nile): questions people ask
When is Wafaa El-Nil?
It is celebrated for two weeks starting August 15. In 2026 it ran from August 15 to August 29.
What is Wafaa El-Nil?
It is a celebration of the Nile flood, with felucca sailing, music and poetry readings along the river.
Where is Wafaa El-Nil celebrated?
In Cairo, Aswan and beyond along the Nile.
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About Wafaa El-Nil (Bride of the Nile)
Egypt's Nile festival begins August 15 with felucca sails, music and poetry along the river.
Wafaa El-Nil marks the ancient flooding of the Nile. It is celebrated for two weeks starting August 15 with felucca processions, music and poetry along the river in Cairo, Aswan and beyond. The Bride of the Nile is a folk legend tied to the festival. Expect August heat.
Know before you go
- The festival starts on August 15 each year.
- A sunset felucca sail is a natural way to join in.
- Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the main gateway, with Luxor (LXR) and Aswan (ASW) for the south.
Planning the trip
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