Bibliotheca Alexandrina staff arranged a surprise celebration at Serageldin’s office in the Library on the occasion of his birthday on the 9th of May. Serageldin was deeply touched by the warm gathering and all the sincere good wishes that surrounded him on this special day.
The birthday cake was shaped like a giant book and cleverly decorated with “mini books” bearing titles of some of Serageldin’s favorite books as well as one of his own publications.