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900 camels compete in race in Egypt
By Xinhua Published: Aug 24, 2022 08:27 AM
A camel trainer waits with camels before competing in a camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt, on Aug. 23, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)

A camel trainer waits with camels before competing in a camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt, on Aug. 23, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
Camels compete in a camel race with robot jockeys on their backs in El Alamein City, Egypt, on Aug. 23, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)

Camels compete in a camel race with robot jockeys on their backs in El Alamein City, Egypt, on Aug. 23, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
Participants take photos with camels in a camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt, on Aug. 23, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)

Participants take photos with camels in a camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt, on Aug. 23, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
Participants compete in a camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt, on Aug. 23, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)

Participants compete in a camel race in El Alamein City, Egypt, on Aug. 23, 2022.(Photo: Xinhua)


 
A race participated with some 900 camels from all governorates of Egypt took place in El Alamein City on Tuesday.

Camels have been deeply rooted and cherished in Arab culture. In ancient times, camel racing used to be the most anticipated event of festivities.

Nowadays, Arab countries, including Egypt, have been continuing the tradition of organizing camel racing.