An Egyptian shaabi wedding is a feast for all senses

As I was heading out one night on my way to a fashion show at Townhouse Gallery, a friend, Haitham, stopped me in my tracks with an especially eager ahlan wa sahlan.  Haitham runs a small copy shop on the first floor of my building, and we exchange greetings whenever our paths cross. “You must come to my cousin’s wedding party tonight, and bring your friends,” he insisted. “I already have plans,” I replied, “but I’ll try to make it.” After the fashion show, discussing our next move, my friends...