In Egypt, Christmas celebrations are officially sanctioned by Islamic clerics for people of all faiths, despite objections from some conservative Muslims. On Friday, January 7, the holiday season concluded with Coptic Christmas, observed by the vast majority of Christians in Egypt. For VOA, Hamada Elrasam has this photo essay, with words by Elle Kurancid.
In Photos: Egyptians Celebrate Coptic Christmas
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"I used to celebrate Christmas with my coworkers, so this year I set up a tree at home for my family, and we gave gifts to each other," says Alaa Saeed, a writer from a Muslim family, in Cairo, Jan. 4, 2022. (H. Elrasam/VOA)
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"It made my day when Shabaan, a Muslim colleague, sent me Christmas wishes ... it felt special," says Osama Fanous, a Coptic Orthodox Christian, in Cairo, Jan. 6, 2022. (H. Elrasam/VOA)