Egyptians enjoy iftar in Cairo's Matariya suburb - in pictures

Muslims gathered in streets lined with long tables to break their Ramadan fast

Egyptian Muslims gather in streets lined with long tables to break their Ramadan fast together in a mass iftar meal in Cairo's Matareya suburb. All photos: AFP

Egyptians gather to break their Ramadan fast together

A chef prepares pastries in the street in Cairo's Matareya suburb

Egyptians gather in streets lined with long tables to break their Ramadan fast together

A view of a street in Ezbet Hamada in Cairo's Matareya suburb

Men distribute meals as Egyptians prepare for the mass iftar

Egyptian Muslims gather for the mass iftar meal

Muslims break their fast during the event in the north-east of Egypt's capital Cairo

People line the street during the mass iftar event

Chefs grill meat in the street in preparation for the mass iftar

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