🇪🇬 Egypt
🥁 Cultural & heritage
Wafaa El-Nil
Ancient Egyptian celebration of the Nile flood
When
August 15 · annually
Next: Saturday, 15 Aug 2026
Duration
14 days
Where
Egypt
Where it happens
A two-week festival celebrating the annual flooding of the Nile River. Though the High Dam has ended the annual flood, the holiday continues to celebrate the Nile's importance to Egyptian culture and agriculture. Historically known as 'The Night of the Tear Drop', referring to the legend of Isis's tears for Osiris causing the flood.
How it's celebrated
Boat parades, cultural performances, Nile-related activities
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Last updated 19 Jul 2026.