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Egyptians traditionally celebrate Sham Enessim, the country\u2019s pharaonic spring holiday, by eating faseekh, a fermented mullet. But in the weeks prior to this year\u2019s holiday, which fell on May 6, the price of seafood shot up 180 percent. In Port Said, where seafood is generally an affordable staple protein, the price hikes hit especially hard.\nSalmah Elmasry, "A Fishy Business in Port Said," CSIS, July 30, 2024.