The smell of a freshly cooked breakfast first thing in the morning, loud family members this way and that, re-connecting with distant cousins, snow-like sugar covered kahk (traditional Egyptian cookies) at every corner, and road trips to the beach – these are just a few of the things everyone looks forward to every Eid. This year, Eid – as is the case with most festive and religious holidays – will have a different taste to it. Other than the fact that people are trying practice social distancing and avoid large gatherings, the country has also issued a nation-wide curfew at 5 p.m. and enforced a set of measures in attempts to halt the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) during a time that is all about gatherings and large crowds. These measures also include the banning of all public transport between governorates and the shutdown of beaches all across the country. While attempting to allow some leeway for people to enjoy Eid as best as they can this year, it will certainly not be the same. With the number of cases in Egypt increasing on a daily basis, it is a critical…
Eid Plans in the Time of Coronavirus: Trying to Keep the Spirit Alive
May 24, 2020
