Editorial

Happy Easter! Happy Sham El Nessim!

“Sham El Nessim”, which translates to “Smelling the Breeze”, is a national holiday in Egypt.  It falls on the Monday following the Coptic Easter.  Some tell you that this celebration dates back to the time of the Pharaohs. The family rituals for this holiday are lovely and easy: pack up a picnic, go out to […]

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A Celebration of Spring, Revolutions & Mother’s Day

The world is witnessing the birth of a new era.  Spring is here and all around the Arab world, flowers are blooming calling for freedom and justice for all. Egyptians kick off every Spring on March 21st with a celebration of Mother’s Day.  This is a widely celebrated holiday with gifts from kids to their moms […]

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