District 95 Egypt and Jordan
Exploring the Mystique of Siwa: Dr. Rasha Samir Discusses The Enchante

On Saturday, May 31st, under the theme “The Heartbeat of Humanity,”
a new session of the Book Club, headed by Mrs. Nihal El-Bakry, was held.
The Inner Wheel Club of Nasr City, presided over by Mrs. Gehan Fahim,
together with the Inner Wheel Club of New Cairo, led by Ms. Lina Shaker,
hosted the esteemed author Dr. Rasha Samir to discuss her novel
“Al-Mashoura” (The Enchanted).

The novel is set in the Siwa Oasis and explores the lives of its diverse
tribes, including the indigenous Siwans and the Amazigh people. At the
heart of the story lies the mysterious “Zerzura Oasis” — is it a
real place or a product of legend? Is the lost treasure fact or fiction,
and could the search for it lead to one’s demise? The novel dives deep
into the customs, traditions, and way of life in Siwa, which the author
vividly and skillfully brings to life for the reader.

The event was honored by the presence of Mrs. Siham El-Gohary, the
founder of the Inner Wheel Club of Nasr City and former National
Representative, along with Book Club members, members of both hosting
clubs, and their guests.

At the close of the session, the two club presidents presented Dr. Samir
with a special token of appreciation — a handcrafted wooden plaque
featuring the cover of The Enchanted, designed by the author’s
talented daughter, a gifted graphic designer.