Egypt's education minister has ordered international schools in the country to cancel celebrations that are not connected to Egyptian culture, according to اليوم السابع. The minister criticized such events at the schools, saying they have no relation to Egypt or its culture.
The remarks came during a session with journalists, where the minister said the aim is to prepare a student who knows his religion, المصري اليوم reports. A education expert said identity subjects in international schools took up a large share of the discussion at that session, according to بوابة الشروق. Masrawy quoted the minister warning international schools over the celebrations and describing the practice as a stripping away of the country's culture.
The same outlet, بوابة الأهرام, reported the minister also said the move closes what it called the largest loophole for collecting millions of dollars from parents.
The reporting does not name the specific celebrations affected, the schools involved, or say when the order takes effect. No full text of the minister's remarks was available in the material reviewed.
Watch for official guidance from the ministry spelling out which events are covered and how international schools will be expected to comply.