Celebrations and occasions witnessing fire works in accordance with the Mamluk historical sources

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"Fireworks" is an attractive term for both eyes and ears when just uttered.

There is a special kind of magic in "fireworks", that term which always has strong correlation with joy and excitement.

This is because it is connected with those stunning displays witnessed during celebrations throughout ages.

It connects the past to the present as humanity has been enjoying its thrilling displays for quite a long while.

A question mark frequently hangs over the usage of fireworks during the Mamlūk period.

Did the Mamlūks really know fireworks? ! Answering this question needs further searching the historical roots of fireworks during this era.

This study "celebrations and occasions witnessing fireworks in accordance with the Mamlūk historical sources", leaves no shadow of doubt that Mamlūks used fireworks.

It tackles the historical marks of the fireworks' usage in the celebrations and occasions which took place in the Mamlūk period.

Actually, fireworks played a magnificent role in religious festivals, national ceremonies, river celebrations and family celebrations.

In addition, they were a means of entertainment as well as power show off during this period.