24K views · 322 reactions | Did you ever wonder what this eye symbol means? The belief in the evil eye has deep roots in Egyptian culture, spanning millennia. Known as "al-'ayn" in Arabic, it's believed to bring harm through malevolent gazes. Egyptians have long used protective symbols like the Eye of Horus to ward off its effects, blending ancient traditions with Islamic and Coptic Christian influences.Let us know how many items you own with the evil eye on them. | Egyptian Streets | Facebook