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ELITE Vol.1, Issue 30, April 2021 Happy

Ramadan
Sinai’s people are known by their tribal interconnectedness
which definitely can be stronger through improving the
internal road networks. Additionally, Sinai is in deep need
for some improvement in the field of the fish wealth as it’s
considered the main source of income for most people there.

To avoid the feeling of isolation, in case of visiting Sinai or
moving there, students suggested improving the mobile
network and the means of transportation; this was actually
taken care of through the making of “El- Galla Road”. Most
importantly, the educational and health services must be
taken care of, as the importance of both was evident lately in
the pandemic. The minister of health did visit Sinai and
issued a decision to build the central hospital of “Bir El
Abd”. Lastly, the students added that the heritage of Sinai
Sinai remained under the control of Israel until the
Egyptian military succeeded in passing the Suez Canal in must be taken into consideration when the internal
the October War in 1973 and taking control of Sinai improvements are being implemented, especially regarding
again. Unlike what most people think, Sinai was not fully the recreational and social services as not to damage Sinai’s
returned to Egypt in the October War, some parts of it unique atmosphere.
were recovered, however, the rest were taken back after
President Anwar El-Sadat signed the Peace Treaty. Many may wonder whether Sinai has different and famous
customs and traditions or not. Although Sinai is visited by
thousands of visitors, its citizens have succeeded in
Characterized by its beautiful mild desert weather, that is
dry and hot in the summer and moderate with some rain preserving their unique traditions and heritage throughout
and snow falling on the mountain peaks in the winter, has the years. The people of Sinai have held to some
made it a unique touristic site for both Egyptians and characteristics like their famous hospitality, the fulfillment
foreigners.. of their promises and many more characteristics that they
have inherited across ages. Nevertheless, the marriage
traditions are quite different than that of Cairo. Early
This has made us eager in questioning whether students
would want to move there at some point. Furthermore, marriage is one of the famous traditions of the Bedouins in
some students saw that due to its rough desert nature that Sinai, as the suitable age for men to be married is 18 while
needs courage and patience and is completely different the suitable age for women is 16. Regarding showing their
than the urban nature of Cairo, they prefer to visit Sinai condolences after someone has died, individuals are
for short periods than live there. While other students welcomed for condolences for 3 days in a row and after 7
agreed that anyone who lived there and got used to its days from the day of death. People are welcomed into the
calm nature and refreshing air, wouldn’t want to leave it. seating of the deceased’s family, also called “El- Diwan”,
With time passing, people who move to Sinai adapt to its which is a huge building where men are welcomed to show
unique nature and know the traditions of its people, where their condolences. However, women are welcomed into the
its people are known by their hospitality, as they always deceased’s home.
welcome visitors.
Students saw that there are various services that can be
added and improved to further develop Sinai and connect
it in better ways to the other Governorates. Although
living in Sinai enables one to live on the fresh water of
wells and enjoy its beautiful scenery, there are multiple
services and facilities that should be further improved and
taken care of. For example, improving Sinai’s
infrastructure from electricity to drinking water, as well as
improving the governmental services. Even though the
tribes’ houses are not that close to each other,
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