A gay man from Egypt who prefers to remain anonymous describes his lived experience.Being a homosexual in the Middle East can be unbearable.
In some countries it is publicly regarded as a filthy sin. Here in Egypt it is seen as an act of debauchery, even though there are so many public places where gay people can meet and practice their “filthy sin”.So how did gay people meet safely in the early days in Egypt?
They used to meet in certain spots downtown and in night clubs. Guys would give one another warnings about people who would rob you and who to be careful of, but they would also introduce you to other guys in the same city, or in other cities.