Perched upon the tranquil waters of the Suez Canal lies ‘the city of charm and beauty,’ Ismailia. Snugly situated between Suez to the south and Port Said to the north, Ismailia is a city rich in culture. The governorate by the same name, of which Ismailia city is the capital, has been inhabited since ancient times. Modern Ismailia was founded in 1863 by its namesake, Khedive Ismail, during the construction of the Suez Canal. The city is known for many things, not least of which is “The Battle of Ismailia” in 1952, where Egyptian police forces resisted a British assault on city hall after rejecting their call to evacuate the area and surrender their weapons. 50 Egyptians were killed and the day became National Police Day on 25 January. Ismailia is also known for its famous International Film Festival for Documentaries and Shorts. “The Ismailia Festival is one of the oldest festivals in the Arab world and the first Arab festival that specializes in documentaries and short films,” the festival’s website says. The 25th edition was held from February 28 to March 5, 2024.. What the city is most known…
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