Egypt | Celebrating the oldest holiday in the world, “Sham El-Nessim.” What is the reason for celebrating it?

Weather of Arabia - Sham El Nessim in Egypt is considered an official holiday, as employees in the public and private sectors are given a day of paid leave. Sham El Nessim is one of the oldest Egyptian holidays, as it dates back more than 4,700 years, to the ancient Pharaonic civilization, and in this article you will learn about With us on this holiday, and the reason for celebrating it.

Sham El Nessim vacation 2024

Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, announced a decision to designate Monday, May 6, 2024, as an official holiday, in celebration of the Sham El Nessim holiday for the year 2024.

What is the reason for celebrating Sham El Nessim?

Answer: The reason for celebrating Sham El Nessim is related to many factors:

1. The beginning of spring: The ancient Egyptians believed that Sham El-Nessim was the beginning of creation, as they believed that the universe arose from a large egg on that day.
2. Equinox of day and night: Sham El-Nessim coincides with the day of the spring equinox, when the hours of day and night are equal.
3. The return of life: Sham El-Nessim symbolizes the return of life and growth after the winter, causing the earth to green.
4. “Shammu” Festival: The ancient Egyptians celebrated this day with a festival called “Shammu,” in which they would go out to gardens and parks, and enjoy eating various foods such as colored eggs, fesikh, green onions, lettuce, and cakes.

As for the reason for celebrating Sham El Nessim on Monday in 2024, it is because this day was designated as an official holiday by the Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, to celebrate the occasion.

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