May – خمسة و خميسة

The design was created as part of a collaborative project to produce an Arabic 2025 calendar. The artist was responsible for the design of the fifth month (May), drawing inspiration from the number 5. This number is associated with a traditional Egyptian practice in which people say "Khamsa wa Khemesa" (خمسة و خميسة) accompanied by prayers, while holding both hands open in front of someone they believe may be envious. This gesture is a form of protection against the "evil eye" and jealousy.