Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood candidate, Mohamed Morsi, is among the leading contenders to become the nation's first post-revolution president. VOA's Elizabeth Arrott took these photos as he campaigned in April.
Egyptian Presidential Hopeful Mohamed Morsi
Mohamed Morsi campaigns on a theme of reforming Egypt through the principles of Islam. (E. Arrott/VOA)
Morsi stresses his country roots to a crowd in his home village, Edwa, April 23, 2012.(E. Arrott/VOA)
Traditional musicians drum up support for the candidate in Edwa. (E. Arrott/VOA)
Supporters of Mohamed Morsi in his bid to become the first president of post-revolution Egypt, Aprril 23, 2012. (E. Arrott/VOA)
Morsi comes from a small farming village in the Nile Delta. (E. Arrott/VOA)
Morsi at his home in the Delta Village, Edwa. (E. Arrott/VOA)
Candidate Morsi proudly points out the ducks his family keeps on a roof of their house. (E. Arrott/VOA)
Morsi meets with local politicians as he campaigns in the Nile Delta, in Zagizig. (E. Arrott/VOA)
The Morsi village home has a traditional, separate floor for women. (E. Arrott/VOA)
Morsi supporters head to a night time rally in Zagizig, April 23, 2012. (E. Arrott/VOA)
A Morsi rally at the Zagizig stadium attracts thousands. (E. Arrott/VOA)