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Ariel Azoff

Ariel Azoff, from Woodstock, NY, graduated from Georgetown University in 2009. She participated in the Berkley Center’s Junior Year Abroad Network from Cairo, Egypt in the spring of 2008.

Ariel Azoff on the Effects of Religion on Society in Egypt

April 14, 2008

In my first letter I wrote about Islam and how it permeates ever aspect of life in Egypt.  This time I want to focus on two areas, but of course I will throw in some random observations as well.

Ariel Azoff on Religion in Egypt

March 26, 2008

Egypt is a profoundly religious country, but that religiosity manifests itself in so many different ways that sometimes I find myself laughing and other times I am deeply moved. I have never in my life been in a place where religion is a part of life to the extent that it is here. Islam is woven into the fabric of this country; it is everywhere I turn. For example, I would estimate that one in four men is named Mohammed. (Trust me it gets confusing)