Many of the events which take place in the Nile River Valley area are festivals which occur not once annually but actually twice annually.   For example, the Pharaonic Wedding Festival takes place in Luxor in both May and November.   It is a marriage ceremony in which numerous couples from the area say their vows in the traditional style of the ancient Pharaohs.   See http://www.egyptfestivals.com/pharoan... for more information about this interesting Luxor event.

Another popular festival in Luxor , although it is a once-annually-only festival, Is the Moulid of Abu el-Hagga festival which is a weekend-long street fair celebrating the area’s patron saint.  It includes music, martial arts performances, and a parade.  This festival happens two weeks before the holiday of Ramadan.

For information on this religious holiday and other events in Luxor , see http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g29....

One of the most interesting events in the area outside of those held in Luxor is the Sun Festival which takes place in Aswan in the month of February and again in the month of October.   This festival honors King Ramses II and is held at an ancient temple.   More information about this event can be explored at http://www.aito.co.uk/holiday.asp?hol... .

For information about other events in Aswan , check out the information provided at http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g29... .