Egyptians are celebrating "Sham El-Naseem" feast, for the first time in homes, without the usual family gatherings or going outdoors to public parks. They used to carry special foods such as salted fish and spring onion to eat them amidst flowers and trees.
Egyptians decided to stay at home as they are implementing the state’s decision to ban gatherings completely. Mohamed Al-Wardani, a freelance photographer, chose to create for his children the atmosphere of the "Sham El-Naseem" feast at home in order to relax their souls and enjoy the traditions of the feast.
Al-Wardani said that his family used to gather in one of the big parks, such as the Giza's Zoo or El-Orman garden, to eat the colorful eggs, the salted fish (which is named locally as fisekh) and the herrings, while the kids and adults playing various games to enjoy themselves... He went on to say but due to the Coronavirus crisis that they are suffering now, the family has decided not to gather and each one of us stayed at his home in order to protect himself and the children.
So he decided to compensate the children for that, as he bought bottles of planting and roses more than a week ago and made them similar to the atmosphere of the garden in the balcony of his apartment in the refreshing air of the spring. Indeed, the family members considered it as a promenade outside the house, ate food and continued their day in the balcony.
Al-Wardani photographed it to record the anniversary and add more joy to the event as his parents always used to record their childhood memories.
It is noteworthy that the Prime Minister issued a total ban on the celebration of Sham Al-Naseem feast outdoors, in order to prevent gatherings. The PM also stressed the closure of parks, gardens, and the walking path of Nile Cornice promenade in all Egypt's governorates.
Contributed by Ahmed Moamar
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