A lot has happened in just one year – there have been times of heartbreak, pride, controversy, activism, and entertainment. Egyptian Streets compiled a list of iconic photos that help define and summarize the last year, and which also sparked an important conversation.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (2-L) and sons of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Alaa (2-R), Gamal (R) along with other officials attend Mubarak’s funeral at Mosheer Tantawy mosque, in Cairo, Egypt. Credit: Unknown
Feelings of pride – Egyptian-American Ramy Youssef wins Golden Globe
Italian activists and Patrick’s colleagues at a flash mob in Bologna, Italy, demanding Patrick’s release. (Credit: Patrick Libero – الحرية لباتريك چورچ Facebook Page).
Hassan Shakoush and popular Mahragant singers came under fire for ‘controversial’ lyrics
Egypt’s Musicians Syndicate head Hany Shaker issued a decree on Sunday banning all Mahraganat singers (electronic folk) from performing in any festivals after singer/rappier Hassan Shakoush sang the lyrics “I drink alcohol and smoke hashish” at Cairo Stadium.
Sir Magdi Yacoub honored by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Egyptian students cope with closures of universities and schools due to COVID-19. Photo Credit: Dealers of 2020
Posters on a mosque door stating that the mosque would be closed for two weeks.
Posters on a mosque door stating that the mosque would be closed for two weeks in compliance with the new measures presented to halt the spread of COVID-19. This time period has now been extended, and mosques and churches are now closed off to the public until further notice. Photo by Rania Shereen
Egyptian municipal workers disinfect the Giza necropolis
Egyptian municipal workers disinfect the Giza necropolis, Giza, Egypt, March 25, 2020. Photo by KHALED DESOUKI/AFP
Empty streets of Tahrir Square after partial lockdown
Empty streets of Tahrir Square after partial lockdown. Credit: Nariman El-Mofty
More empty streets….
Empty streets after partial lockdown. Credit: AP/Nariman El Mofty
…and empty beaches
Empty beaches after suspension of flights. Credit: AP/Nariman El Mofty
Despite the pandemic, lovers unite on a bridge
Lovers on a Bridge. Photo by Rania Shereen.
Egypt’s cabinet meet virtually for the first time
Egypt’s cabinet held its first virtual meeting today while adhering to social distancing measures amid the pandemic.
Mohamed Salah became the first Egyptian ever to win the English Premier League, arguably the strongest football league championship of the day, as Liverpool F.C. secure the tournament title.
Passengers in Cairo metro during pandemic
Passengers in Cairo metro. Sahl BN Abdelrhman / Egypt
Virtual diplomacy – Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry attends virtual meeting on Nile Dam Dispute
Egyptian journalist and chief editor of the publication Mada Masr, Lina Attalah, chosen among TIME Magazine’s annual list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2020. Photo by David Degner/Getty Reportage
Minister of International Cooperation H.E. Dr. Rania Al Mashat, World Food Programme, and Minister of Agriculture with farmers in Luxor. Credit: Ministry of International Cooperation.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly going inside an ancient well to discover more ancient antiquities
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inside an ancient well in Saqqara
Mateshghelsh Balak – Don’t let it bother you
‘Don’t let it bother you’ on a man’s t-shirt. Credit:@nadawinx / Egypt
Egyptians are African Champions – once again!
African Champions League: Al Ahly beat Zamalek and win the cup. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
Dreams of young Egyptians to become football players
A boy captured during a football training exercise. Credit: Sahla Abdelrahman
A new beginning: Tahrir Square after renovation
Tahrir Square Renovation. Mona Salah El Din / Egypt
Tahrir square gets a brand new look – Egypt relocates Karnak’s four ram-headed sphinxes to Tahrir
Egypt relocates Karnak’s four ram-headed sphinxes to Tahrir.
Photo of the year – unity and tolerance in one shot
A Muslim cleric and a priest walk side by side and greet one another. Credit: Hassan Gamal
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