The full opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum on November 1st—a celebration for all humanity

A moment we've been eagerly awaiting for years. The full opening was postponed, rescheduled, and postponed again. Now the world holds its breath. Like a golden falcon circling at dawn, it awaits the moment when the Grand Egyptian Museum fully opens its doors—not just of stone and glass, but of memory and vision. The time has come: The Grand Egyptian Museum will fully open its doors on November 1, 2025—not just for Egypt, but for the world.

The trial phase began on October 16, 2024, with twelve galleries that offered precious harbingers of what was to come. But now the full opening is at hand. A three-day ceremony full of light, sound, and remembrance awaits us. This ceremony will make the museum fully accessible starting November 4—including the entire treasure of Tutankhamun and the majestic sun boats that once touched the sky.

But what if the date isn't a logistical coincidence? What if it's an echo—a deliberately chosen reverberation of an ancient festival that once embraced the earth? Buckle up, because we're about to embark on a little journey through time, beginning with a fascinating discovery. For November 1st is no ordinary day—it's the day of Heb-Gheru .

Heb-Gheru – the festival of others

Lost in the shadows of time, hidden between papyrus leaves and temple inscriptions, lies a festival that hardly anyone knows about: Heb-Gheru . Literally: "The Festival of Others." But in its poetic depth, it means more—much more. It is a festival for all beings, for every voice, every breath, every heart that beats. A day on which the ancient Egyptians celebrated not themselves, but the world. A ritual of radical openness.

Imagine: a holiday not dedicated to one's own people, but to all of humanity. A day that says: "You are welcome. You are part of us."

The Choreography of Time

The trail leads us to the temple city of Medinet Habu, where the festivals are carved in stone like constellations: On the 21st day of the month of Baba—today, October 31st—the Egyptians celebrated "Sema-Tawy," the unification of the two countries. A celebration of self, unity, and the national soul. Immediately following, on the 22nd of Baba (November 1st), the festival of Heb-Gheru follows. The message is as clear as the Nile at sunrise:

• 🜁 Day 1: Know yourself. Celebrate your roots, your unity.

• 🜁 Day 2: Open yourself up. Celebrate the world, the diversity, the great togetherness.

This sequence is no coincidence. It's philosophy in calendar form. A teaching that says: Only when you know who you are can you truly see others—not as strangers, but as mirrors, as fellow travelers on the path of life.

One could argue that the ancient Egyptians also had their enemies. Yes, of course! They spoke of the "Nine Bows" and defended themselves against threats. But that only applied in times of hostility. In times of peace and cooperation, such as the famous trade missions to the distant land of Punt, they saw themselves as brothers and sisters in a common humanity.

An opening with soul

And now, a thought like a gentle gust of wind: What if the full opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum was planned for this very day – deliberately, mindfully, with Heb-Gheru in mind? What if the planners aren't just opening a building, but performing a ritual? That someone, while planning the museum opening, rediscovered this ancient knowledge and thought: "This is it!" "That's the perfect message!" If that's the case, then those responsible deserve a huge "Bravo!" That would be more than just a clever marketing idea. It would be a sign of the deepest respect for their own heritage and a beautiful gesture to the whole world that comes to visit.

And when the doors open wide to all guests on November 4th, the museum will no longer be merely a place of preservation. Instead, it will become a vibrant temple of humanity, where memory breathes and the future shines.

On this day, exactly 103 years after the discovery of his tomb, Tutankhamun will not only be honored—he will be celebrated. His golden mask will not just smile—it will tell a story.

And every visitor will enter a festival that was once called Heb-Gheru – a festival for all beings – and is now reborn in a new form.