Egyptians Celebrate End of Ramadan as Pandemic Winds Down
After two years of coronavirus pandemic-driven disruptions, the Egyptian government has relaxed restrictions on places of worship and business during the holy seasons of Ramadan and Easter, citing declining infection, hospitalization, and death rates. For VOA, Hamada Elrasam captures Egyptians releasing their worries and embracing their communities. Captions by Elle Kurancid.
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Hisham, a fitness and bodybuilding trainer and gym owner, works out in Cairo, April 25, 2022. During a post-Iftar workout, Hisham says, "With the loosening up of health restrictions, I have noticed more of our members coming back, especially to lose weight." (H. Elrasam/VOA)
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Ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Egyptian shoppers pack the popular Ataba market — this year, with extended hours and fewer restrictions — in Cairo, April 25, 2022. (H. Elrasam/VOA)