Sham al-Nessim
Will Sham al-Nessim coincide with Ramadan?
Egypt
March 14, 2023
Will Sham al-Nessim coincide with Ramadan?
The exact date of this year’s Sham al-Nessim has been extended as the spring season approaches. The holiday is eagerly…
All parks, beaches in new cities will be closed during Sham al-Nessim
Egypt
May 1, 2021
All parks, beaches in new cities will be closed during Sham al-Nessim
The Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Assem al-Gazzar moved Saturday to close all parks and beaches in new…
Coronavirus shuts down parks during Egypt’s most ancient festival
Egypt
April 21, 2020
Coronavirus shuts down parks during Egypt’s most ancient festival
Citizens in Cairo and Egypt’s other governorates on Monday were fully committed to the government’s instructions to stay at home,…
Moderate weather for Egypt during Sham al-Nessim holiday
Egypt
April 19, 2020
Moderate weather for Egypt during Sham al-Nessim holiday
Meteorologists predict moderate weather on Monday during the Sham al-Nessim holiday on Greater Cairo and Lower Egypt at daylight, with…
Egypt’s Agriculture Ministry releases guide on salted fishes
Food
April 29, 2019
Egypt’s Agriculture Ministry releases guide on salted fishes
The Ministry of Agriculture on Monday released a report featuring instructions on how to properly consume fishes during the Sham…
‘Renga Box’ the latest trend for Sham al-Nessim
Food
April 28, 2019
‘Renga Box’ the latest trend for Sham al-Nessim
Fesikh (dried gray mullet), Renga (herring) and onion are the main dishes on the Egyptian table at the Sham al-Nessim…
Security measures intensified at tourist hot-spots over Easter vacation
Egypt
May 2, 2016
Security measures intensified at tourist hot-spots over Easter vacation
Officials in major holiday spots have issued orders for special security measures over the Easter weekend and the Sham al-Nessim…
Health Ministry warns of food poisoning during Sham al-Naseem feast
Egypt
May 1, 2016
Health Ministry warns of food poisoning during Sham al-Naseem feast
As Egyptians prepare to celebrate Sham al-Naseem on Monday, the Health Ministry has issued warnings urging people to take proper…
16 drowning cases reported on Sham al-Nessim
Egypt
April 22, 2014
16 drowning cases reported on Sham al-Nessim
Ambulance Authority Chief Ahmed al-Ansary said several reports were received over drowning of 16 persons at several governorates including Aswan,…
Presidential candidates find in spring celebrations opportunity for publicity
Egypt
April 16, 2012
Presidential candidates find in spring celebrations opportunity for publicity
Presidential candidates running in the upcoming election used the Sham al-Nessim celebration as a chance to reach out to Egyptians. …