Elaph reports that Nancy Ajram herself is reporting for duty in the war on terror. Nancy announced that she will be holding a big two day charity concert in Sharm al-Shaykh on July 30-31 as a response to the terrorist attack there. She described the concert as "a step against terror", explaining that "we can't just sit in our homes". Good for Nancy - I hope she raises a lot of money to help out.
On a related note, Karim lets us know about this:
The blasts in Egypt's tourist epicenter have caused irreparable damage to Egypt's tourist dependant economy but more importantly to the lives of almost a hundred victims and their families, mostly poor local merchants.... Egypt has no Bono or George Clooney to help raise awareness to this crucial issue. But Egypt does have us; and more importantly you. Donations have been set up through www.Pray4Peace.org. Please go to www.SharmRelief.com and donate anything you can.
You might not have Bono, but you do have Nancy - who is doing the right thing here.
On a slightly less star-studded level, but deeply worthy of attention, Baheyya passes on word of two other demonstrations:
A makeshift memorial of flowers, candles, artwork, extracts of poetry or scripture, and any other forms of expressing sadness at the human toll of the Sharm el-Sheikh bombings will take place starting on Thursday, July 28 at noon at the Sawi Cultural Centre garden. The gesture is silent, non-political, and continuous. Those who can't be there at noon are free to go anytime after.
Thanks to Alaa: An invitation to all Egyptians of all political persuasions to gather for a one-hour silent vigil on Saturday, July 30 at 6 pm in front of Cairo University's martyrs' memorial. Children and their artwork are welcome, as are candles, flowers, and all other expressions of sadness. Don't forget to wear black to mourn the victims and stand by their families and loved ones.
Finally, Kefaya canceled its scheduled demonstration to honor the victims of the terror attack.
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