One of the most important aspects of Eid al-Fitr in Egypt is the tradition of wearing new clothes to mark the occasion. It is customary for Egyptians to buy new outfits for themselves and their families in preparation for Eid. This tradition dates back centuries and is deeply ingrained in Egyptian culture.
Egyptians usually go for shopping ahead of Eid al-Fitr, which is expected on Wednesday. Millions of citizens buy clothes, shoes, sweets during the last week of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
In central Cairo, streets and squares are congested as millions go to clothing markets, such as Downtown, Ataba, and Wakalet al-Balah, to buy cheap items.
