Egypt: The First Divorce Party Causes a Stir in Upper Egypt

Social media users in Egypt circulated a post regarding a woman in Qena Governorate, Upper Egypt, who plans to hold the first widely publicized divorce party at the beginning of August. The post sparked extensive debate, with the majority criticizing it for being inconsistent with Egyptian culture, viewing it as a blatant challenge to societal traditions. Mockery was also prevalent in the reactions to this news. Some were more positive, advising the woman to move past this phase and focus on her future and engage in activities that benefit herself and her community, instead of adhering to these strange traditions that contradict the morality of Upper Egyptian society. Meanwhile, "Cairo 24" reported that there is no truth to the holding of such parties in Qena, stating that the reality is merely a marketing tactic for a café in Minya Governorate. The line between the woman’s decision to hold a divorce party and its exploitation for publicity blurs the truth in the age of social media.