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Literally sniffing of the breezes, Sham el-Nessim marks the beginning of spring. The tradition, which is believed to date back to Pharaonic times, falls on the Monday following Coptic Easter and is a national holiday celebrated by Copts and Muslims alike. Almost every Egyptian celebrates the holiday by spending the day with friends and family having a picnic of feseekh (smelly salted fish), hard-boiled eggs, termis (lupin seeds) and fiteer (the local take on pizza). The scarcity of public parks and open areas in Cairo means that many families end up sitting on grassy patches next to roads. Be warned, this is not a good day for a casual visit to the Giza Zoo unless you arrive early.
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