Sham el Nessim
Literally meaning ‘sniffing the breeze’, this one celebrates the beginning of spring. It’s an ancient festival that’s thought to have started around 4,500 years ago when the pharaohs were around. It’s celebrated across Egypt though, in the Red Sea area, Hurghada’s the place to be. And it’s very much a family affair – you’ll spot people taking picnics in every available outdoor space, including the patches of grass by the road.