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CAIRO: The trial of ousted president Mohamed Morsi is scheduled for November 4, ruining the mood for Egyptian lovers, who were preparing to celebrate the Egyptian Valentine’s Day, which falls on the same day.
Supporters of Morsi and Muslim Brotherhood members who claim planning to commit violence on Nov. 4, official security reports said. Egyptians who wanted to celebrate that day are afraid of threats and violence.
Public parks will not have the usual preparations for the Egyptian Valentine’s Day since security warned to avoid public gatherings that day, fearing the Muslim Brotherhood threats through Egypt once they see the Morsi behind bars.
There will no sale of any red roses that lovers usually buy and carry in their hands that day. Instead, there will be weapons and ammunitions in the hands of the security forces, who will be deployed through the streets and squares to confront any disturbance of security and stability.
There will be no sentimental songs broadcast by satellite and radio channels; instead they will blast out details of Morsi’s trial. Many Egyptians will be following up on developments inside the courtroom and listening to the charges of Morsi and the other accused Muslim Brotherhood leaders. Instead of sentimental songs of love, the residents of Cairo will hear the sirens of police vehicles.
Egyptians celebrate Valentine’s Day both on November 4 and February 14 and they buy gifts and red roses for their loved ones. Sale of flowers reaches nearly six million EGP ($871,000), around ten percent of the total annual sale of flowers.
