Moulid of Saint George Mit Damsis

Moulid Mar Girgis

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Religious & SpiritualMit Damsis
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageUnlike Egypt's large Islamic Sufi moulids in
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EGP
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Moulid of Saint George Mit Damsis in Mit Damsis

Moulid of Saint George Mit Damsis centers on a small Delta church and monastery said to hold part of the arm of Saint George, known in Coptic tradition as Mar Girgis, brought from Palestine by a wealthy Egyptian traveler. Reports of healing miracles have made this modest Dakahlia town a pilgrimage site drawing both Christian and Muslim visitors.

Moulid of Saint George Mit Damsis centers on a small church and monastery in Mit Damsis, a modest town in the Nile Delta's Dakahlia governorate, built around relics said to include part of the arm of Saint George, known in the Coptic tradition by his Syriac name, Mar Girgis, and venerated as the Prince of Martyrs.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Unlike Egypt's large Islamic Sufi moulids in cities like Tanta or Desouk, this is a specifically Coptic Christian observance built around a claimed physical relic, part of the arm of Saint George, said to have been brought to this small Delta town by a wealthy Egyptian traveler returning from Palestine

02

The mystery stays covered

Reports of healing miracles associated with the site have drawn both Christian and Muslim visitors for generations, a mixed-faith attendance pattern common at Egyptian moulids tied to healing reputations regardless of the saint's specific religious tradition

03

The city starts moving

Its concentrated, single-monastery setting in a town otherwise little visited gives it a smaller, more intimate character than Egypt's largest citywide moulids

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The monastery's relic

Water and renewal

Living ritual

said to include part of the arm of Saint George

The sacred route

Living ritual

brought from Palestine by a wealthy Egyptian traveler according to local tradition

The local code

Living ritual

is the specific focus of pilgrimage and reported healing associated with the site

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

Move patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.

What to wear

Modest, respectful clothing suits the monastery and church setting; comfortable footwear helps for a small town without extensive paved infrastructure for large crowds.

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

EGP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map30.83 N, 31.22 EOpen in Google Maps

Mit Damsis, Dakahlia, Egypt

TransportMove patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Moulid of Saint George Mit Damsis?

Moulid of Saint George Mit Damsis is listed for August · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Moulid of Saint George Mit Damsis take place?

The festival is listed in Mit Damsis, Egypt. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Mit Damsis, Dakahlia, Egypt

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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Official URLegymonuments.gov.eg
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually August
Source statusOfficial source linked
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