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  An Eco Trip First of all , the term “ eco ” means related to the environment, friendly, while a “ trip ” means a journey in which one goes somewhere, usually for a short time, and comes back again. This essay is about an Eco Trip.   Last year, my family decided to go to one of the most incredible eco places in Egypt, which is Siwa Oasis. Siwa Oasis is located around 350 miles from Cairo in the Western Desert. Siwa Oasis is a major reserve in Egypt that will charm you with its natural beauty. It is highly recognised for its cultural, biological and environmental value. I am so happy I visited it.   On the one hand , tourism developed in Siwa some 15 years ago, which helped enable the village to benefit from the positive economic outcome of developing Siwa’s attractions including the traditional handicrafts. As soon as you step off the bus onto the dusty street you are welcomed with a refreshing slow life atmosphere. An atmosphere that is aligned with the rich a...

 Eid al-Fitr Eid al-Fitr is a special day. It  marks the end of the Muslims' Holy Month of Ramadan, the month of fasting, and it is always celebrated during the first three days of Shawwāl, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. The entire Islamic world celebrates it at the end of the holy month of Ramadan every year.  In the Islamic world, people celebrate Eid al-Fitr every year, where people wear new clothes and visit their relatives. Families gather to share joy. In addition, it is a public holiday for three days.  Early morning, on the first day of Eid al-Fitr , people go to the mosques to pray and thank Allah for helping them fast in Ramadan. In Oman, for example,  Eid al-Fitr  is also a public holiday and Omani people wear new special clothes. In Morocco, people decorate homes and prepare Eid sweets. Young girls decorate their hands with henna.  In the Islamic world, all people celebrate  Eid al-Fitr  in different ways, but all of them...