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According to an official decree November 10 will be an official holiday on the occasion of Prophet Muhammed’s birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi al-Sharif). The decision, which entitles a paid holiday to governmental employees, public schools and institutions, was announced by Egyptian Prime Minister Mabdouly on Sunday. A beloved religious holiday among Egyptians, the birthday corresponds to the 12th of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal. On this occasion, Egyptians traditionally celebrate the day offering and eating sweets such as lokum with…