Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day on Monday, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) in Ismailia governorate lit the main administrative building in blue which overlooks the main waterway, amid a festive atmosphere and the attendance of hundreds of people to the event. The head of the Suez Canal Authority Mohab Mamish said that the SCA’s participation in World Autism Awareness Day is a message of security, peace and solidarity from Egypt to the world. In addition, the vessels that passed through the Suez Canal honked their horns at the same time that prominent landmarks all over the world were illuminated with bright blue lights. The governor of Qalyobia Mahmoud Ashmawy directed the heads of cities and neighbourhoods to lighting all government buildings and public squares in blue to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day. Qoseir city, in the Red Sea governorate, witnessed the launch of a marathon for children with autism, in the presence of Major General Yousef al-Shahed, president of the city.

Source: Egypt Independent April 03, 2018 11:57 UTC