Egypt was struck by a snowstorm for the first time in 122 years, bringing snow to Cairo and astonishing residents. Egyptians flooded social media with images of snow-blanketed locales.
The phenomenon topped global news, sparking political humor, amusing quotes, and comics. Major outlets like Mashable, Examiner, and Huffington Post featured the snow in Egypt. Brands also leveraged the event for customer engagement, while calls emerged to aid the homeless in the cold weather.
We’ve sifted through social media, and here’s a glimpse into the sentiment of Egyptians
Trendsmap reveals the Arabic phrase for ‘Snow in Egypt’ is the top trending topic in both the Middle East and the US.
Snow in Egypt photos flooded social media
First-Ever Egyptian Snowman
Funny Tweets
Extended to Facebook
Brands capitalized on the ‘snow in Egypt’ news
Seeing snow in Egypt is remarkable, but it’s vital to extend support to the homeless in this weather.
