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Egyptian Americans

Okay kiddo, so you know when people come from different places around the world to live in America, we call them immigrants? Well, some of those immigrants came from a country called Egypt. These people are called Egyptian Americans. They bring with them their culture, traditions, and even their delicious food!

Just like how we have different skin colors and speak different languages, Egyptian Americans might look different and speak Arabic, which is their main language. But guess what? We can still be friends and share our similarities and differences with each other!

Some Egyptian Americans may celebrate traditional holidays like Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. They may also enjoy music and dance styles like belly dancing which have origins in ancient Egypt.

Overall, Egyptian Americans are just like any other Americans who want to live in peace and harmony with their neighbors. So if you see someone who looks or talks differently than you do, don't be afraid to say hello and learn more about their culture!