The End of Ramadan Approaches

Ramadan is almost over. There are just a couple of days left until the Eid holiday that marks the end of the month of fasting, prayer, self denial, and spiritual introspection. It is prime travel season for Egyptians, who travel abroad as well as head for Red Sea and Mediterranean resorts to relax and get back to a more normal daily eat-sleep schedule. Schools, however, will remain closed until October 3. The Ministry of Health and Education are still determined that the Swine Flu scare is a real threat to Egypt, especially crowded Cairo, so schools will remain closed until well after the Eid holiday travel week to allow for a quarentine period. That way the Ministry will able to see how much Swine Flu comes into the country with returning travelers.