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Cairo, Mar 25 (EFE/EPA).- (Camera: Khaled Elfiqi) The Gyza Pyramid complex was disinfected on Wednesday as a measures to stop the spread of coronavirus. FOOTAGE OF THE DISINFECTIONS.SOUNDBITES OF THE COMPLEX DIRECTOR, AHRAF MOHI. Translation:"Today we began the sterilization of the archaeological area of the pyramids with material approved by the Ministry of Health, we gave the cleaning workers. The necessary precautions have been taken for the sterilizing material. We have begun sterilization from the entrance of the archaeological site; the visitor reception door, X-Ray devices and the ticket office. We have completely sterilized the entrance of the area to the wooden corridor in front of the great pyramid. The sterilization process will continue during the next period. We are using this suspension to prepare the archaeological complex for maintenance and restoration so that when tourism returns, the archaeological area of the pyramids is in its most splendid image to receive its visitors. The monument has a specific form of sterilization with specific material used by a team of restorers specialized in this process. The sterilisation is external; of tourist routes, roads, buildings and administrative facilities only. "
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Giza, Jul 15 (EFE/EPA).- Egyptians in the city of Giza gathered to buy livestock Thursday morning in preparation for Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice, one of the holiest holidays in the Islamic calendar. The festival commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim' willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail as a sign of submission to Allah and also marks the Hajj, the yearly Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest site in Islam. To mark the date, Muslims traditionally sacrifice a sheep, goat or cow and divide the meat into three, donating one-third to family, another to friends and neighbors and a final third to the poor and needy. (Camera: KHALED ELFIQI). SHOT LIST: PEOPLE PURCHASE SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS AHEAD OF EID AL-ADHA FESTIVAL IN EMBAMA DISTRICT, GIZA, EGYPT.
Cairo, Jun 10 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Khaled ElFiqi) The coronavirus pandemic is affecting Egyptian university students who are obliged to wear masks and respect sanitary measures during their studies and exams.FOOTAGE OF THE CAIRO UNIVERSITY IN GIZA.
Banda Aceh/Depok, May 12 (EFE/EPA).- Indonesian workers on Wednesday disinfected houses of worship across the country ahead of Eid al-Fitr holidays.The celebration of Eid al-Fitr will fall on 13 May 2021.Eid al-Fitr is an Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, and is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. (Camera: HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK/ADI WEDA).SHOT LIST: WORKERS DISINFECT THE WORSHIP HOUSE AT BAITURRAHMAN GRAND MOSQUE AHEAD OF EID AL-FITR HOLIDAYS IN BANDA ACEH, AND WORKERS DISINFECTS THE WORSHIP HOUSE AT KUBAH EMAS MOSQUE AHEAD OF EID AL-FITR HOLIDAYS IN DEPOK, INDONESIA.