Happy Easter and Happy Shamm al-Nisim!

Happy Easter and Happy Shamm al-Nisim!

Shamm al-Nisim is an Egyptian national holiday marking the beginning of spring and always falls on the day after Easter. The name of the holiday is derived from the Egyptian name of the Harvest Season, known as Shemu, which means a day of creation.

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