As Ramadan ends, one of the lesser-known traditions in Egypt is the reopening of liquor stores in Cairo. Hamada Elrasam photographs the excitement as the city's few, yet popular, liquor stores reopen.
With End of Ramadan, Egypt's Few Liquor Stores Reopen
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Islam Talat, 26, says he was freed from "an accusation of protest last week." He says he was protesting Egypt's plan to hand over Tiran and Sanafer islands to Saudi Arabia, a move that has sparked the largest anti-government street protests in Egypt since President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi took office two years ago. Tuesday was the first day Talat could drink, he says.