They say that there is nothing more wholesome than the memories we create during childhood, and in Egypt, there are no memories that are quite like the ones we create on Eid. There would simply be no Eid holiday if it weren’t for the childhood rituals that were carried over the years until adulthood, such as receiving ‘Elediya’ (Eid gifts), buying our Eid outfit, or starting the day by hearing our friends or relatives ringing our doorbell early in the morning. While family plays a huge part, what always differentiates Egypt’s Eid holiday from other holidays is that you always feel like you are part of larger families, whether it is going to your friends’ house, celebrating with your neighbors or even seeing everyone in the street publicly sharing their joyous moments and celebrations. Before social media, Eid was a time for true and real reconnection with everyone I knew and cherished. It wasn’t just about going to fancy resorts in Sahel (North Coast) or planning a long summer trip, but about expressing love, care and joy. Seeing the happiness on my grandmother’s face as she greets us in her…
