Nothing feels better than a whole month of family gatherings over good food and positive vibes.
Other than its spiritual and religious significance, Ramadan's traditions effortlessly permeate our hearts.
We wake up to a boisterous msa7arati, exchange mouthwatering sweets with our neighbors, and gulp refreshing drinks after long hours of fasting.
Here are some reasons why Egyptians will miss Ramadan:
1. Less cussing and shouting profanities on the street
We say "Allahom eni sayem" (God, I am fasting) 100 times before iftar instead of cursing.
What a nice change. If only this applied the whole year round.
2. Smoking on public transportation during day hours decrease
I can breathe, I can see, and I don't smell like an ashtray. Wouldn't you miss that as well?
3. We can see the sidewalks and freaking walk on them
There are no impromptu cafes*stumbles on a shisha hose* sorry, adorning the sidewalks with its chairs and tables.
4. Tourist attractions are less crowded
A brilliant opportunity for history lovers to actually enjoy historical sites.
5. Traffic tends to be a bit friendlier during the daytime
Most people prefer staying at home to escape the heat during fasting hours.
6. Less working hours!
Work shifts become shorter. Instead of going to the office at 8 am, you go at 9 am - giving you a beautiful extra hour of sleep.
7. Staying up late is not frowned upon by family elders
Now that's good news for restless kids who just had a sweet, sweet serving of dessert before bedtime.
8. No more "3o2balek"
Ramadan is not exactly the engagement or wedding season. You deserve this month-long break from all the "3o2baleks" by the elderly spy-ladies of the neighborhood.
9. Iftar invitations that come to the rescue
That moment when your aunt invites you over for iftar and you're hit by the sudden realization of not having to cook for a day!
Not today kitchen, not today.
10. We will miss the safety we feel when staying out late at night during Ramadan
People are awake, streets are crowded till dawn, and we all simply feel safer.