As the Greek historian Herodotus once said, “Egypt is the gift of the Nile.” Following this ancient wisdom, Egypt celebrated on Friday the Wafaa al-Nil Festival, a tradition thousands of years old that honours the Nile River and its crucial role in the country’s civilisation.
During the event, the country’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sweilem, said that the festival is more than just an annual celebration. He described it as a testament to the enduring bond between Egyptians and the Nile, continuing the legacy of their ancestors who had mastered the management of its waters and floods since the dawn of history.
Sweilem added that the festival “embodies the Egyptian state’s vision for a brighter tomorrow, based on comprehensive and sustainable development, led by a generation of qualified cadres at the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, capable of meeting challenges and achieving the aspirations of the Egyptian people.”
