Friday 07/November/2025 – 05:48 PM
Rashad Al-Saghir’s uncle, from the village of Khawalid Abu Shusha, affiliated with the Abu Tasht Center in Qena Governorate, said in the first comment in response to the circulated statements of Samar Farag Fouda regarding his photo inside the Grand Egyptian Museum, which sparked widespread interaction on social media sites, that he is proud to wear the Saidi robes inside the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Uncle Rashad’s first comment on the exciting statements regarding the jilbab
Rashad’s uncle emphasized that the robes are a symbol of authenticity and pride for every Upper Egyptian, and that he did not feel for a moment that his clothes diminished the civilization or appearance of Egypt, but rather the exact opposite, as they were an expression of the identity of the authentic Egyptian.
The owner of the most famous photo at the opening added: My wife was wearing respectful and modest clothing, and I was wearing my galabiya, which I always wear… This is our natural clothing in our country, Abu Tasht, and we are proud of it, stressing that their clothing represents simplicity, respect, and Egyptian identity, which is no less beautiful or valuable than any other appearance.
He concluded his speech by saying: The jalabiya is not just a piece of clothing…it is the pride of all of Upper Egypt, and no matter how much we go or come, the jalabiya will remain a crown on the head of all Upper Egypt.
Samar Farag Fouda sparked widespread controversy on social media after commenting on a picture that spread of a man and his wife inside the Grand Egyptian Museum during the opening, where the husband appeared wearing the Saidi galabiya and his wife dressed modestly.
Samar said in her post: The picture of the man and his wife in robes in the Egyptian Museum does not represent Egypt and does not represent it. We are more like the girls of Paris with the two dresses.
The statement, which many social media users considered an insult to the people of Upper Egypt and simple Egyptians, sparked a wave of widespread criticism.
