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7 Vintage Photos of Eid Before Sahel Took Over

Gone are the days when making kahk was a family affair.

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25/06/2017 08:00

Ramadan is quickly coming to an end and we are busy making our sahel Eid plans. But there was once a time when Eid ElFitr wasn't about escaping Cairo. Back in the day, Eid was a family affair that entailed a different kind of fun. Here are 10 photos of Eid in less complicated times.


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