No matter where in the world your heritage derives from, and across all continents and cultures, February is the sacred time of year for celebrating love and union with the divine. Of coming together in community to honor the greatest force ever known and experienced: LOVE.

The Nile River is life itself for Egypt, both now and in ancient times. Because the annual rainfall in Egypt is an average of 2 millimeters (0.07 inches), the River Nile provides all the water needed for humans, animals, and plants to live. The annual flooding is a crucial aspect of Egyptian life, providing fertile soil for agriculture and sustaining the population. The flooding season coincides with the rising star Sirius and is a significant event in the Egyptian calendar.