via Cairo 360 and BBC

Notice the changes in the air and the numbers of fragrant flowers blooming everywhere? Yes, these are all signs that spring is here, and Sham El-Neseem is upon us! 

What’s that? Don’t know how to celebrate the Sham El-Neseem holiday? Well, we’ll give you a few ideas right now—it’s what we’re here for! 

Watch Asal Eswed or Amira Hoby Ana

via Fil Fan and El Cinema 

You probably saw this one coming, but that’s okay. Asal Eswed is a classic Sham El-Neseem movie for a reason, which is that it’s just THAT good. It’s one of the only Egyptian movies that show Egyptian families celebrating Sham El-Neseem, bickering relatives and feseekh and all!

As for Amira Hoby Ana, we just have one thing to say: It has Soad Hosny singing for spring. And, yes, that should be enough! 

Indulge in Feseekh and Renga (Or,  if you’re feeling fancy, Sushi)

via Akhbar El Youm

Speaking of feseekh, we just couldn’t let this one slide. What’s Sham El-Neseem without a meal with Egypt’s favourite fish dishes: feseekh and renga? Incredibly weird, that’s what it is! If you’re in the mood to celebrate the occasion but aren’t a big fan of these dishes, why don’t you celebrate it by ordering some sushi? It’s still fish, so it technically counts.

Discover Your Inner Child and Paint Some Eggs

via C-Town Chatter

Before you start the age-old excuse of ‘being too old to paint eggs’, just know that there’s no such thing as too old, especially for having some fun. You can draw all sorts of shapes and paint eggs in many colours, and you can even use food colouring to make the entire process organic. It’s a tradition that never really gets old, so just try it one more time. 

Have A Picnic

via Wiki How 

Picture this: The sun is shining, there’s a light breeze in the air, whichever park you’re in is full of greenery and blooming flowers, and you’re with your favourite people. Nothing quite beats that image, right? If you think so too, use the holiday as an excuse to round up your loved ones for a picture-perfect picnic day!