Parents prepare for new school year in Egypt - in pictures

  • Parents shop for school supplies at a back to school exhibition in Cairo, Egypt. The new academic school year will start on October 1. All photos EPA
    Parents shop for school supplies at a back to school exhibition in Cairo, Egypt. The new academic school year will start on October 1. All photos EPA
  • The exhibition spanned several floors.
    The exhibition spanned several floors.
  • Parents and children had plenty to choose from.
    Parents and children had plenty to choose from.
  • Exercise books were in high demand.
    Exercise books were in high demand.
  • Everything from stationary, bags and water bottles were available.
    Everything from stationary, bags and water bottles were available.
  • School uniforms were also for sale.
    School uniforms were also for sale.
  • Everything children needed for the new school term under one roof.
    Everything children needed for the new school term under one roof.

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