News Category: Egypt Events & Festivals

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No Extreme Heat Forecast in Egypt During Eid al-Adha 2026

By the meteorological authority in Egypt, it is stated by one of their members at the media center, Ms. Manar Ghanem, that Egypt is likely to experience pleasant weather during Eid al-Adha 2026. The forecast from 26 May 2026 to 30 May 2026 is expected to be ranging between 30°C and 32°C, which are comparatively […]

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Egypt Officially Declared Trachoma-Free by the World Health Organization

Seventh in the country in the Eastern Mediterranean Region to get Trachoma-free as Egypt is declared free of Trachoma by the World Health Organization as authorities are succeeded to eliminate the public health problem.  The director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, is awarding the certification to Amr Kandil, who is the deputy health minister in Geneva, Switzerland, […]

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Blue Beacon of Awareness: GEM Marks World Autism Awareness Day

On April 2, World Autism Awareness Day, the facade of the Grand Egyptian Museum joins the global celebration and makes it glow in the soft blue light. The event symbolizes inclusivity for the autism community, making a call for respect and empathy for the individuals. This gesture is taken by Egypt’s archeological and tourist institutions, […]

Sham El-Nessim

Sham El-Nessim: Egypt’s 4,000-Year-Old Spring Tradition

In Egypt, Sham El-Nessim is a public holiday and non-religious festival that has been celebrated since the third dynasty of the Old Kingdom. In 2026, it is falling just after Easter Sunday on 13 April 2026; it marks the beginning of spring in Egypt and signifies the renewal and changing of seasons. Egyptians from all […]