Egyptians flocked to vote on Monday in the first elections since a revolt ended the world's longest serving rulers.
Around 50 million people are eligible to take part in this election, with the polls closing at 9 p.m.

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Cnn reported the reactions from those voting:

This is the first time in 55 years that I (can) vote," said Sharif Shinawi, a 55-year-old businessman. "It was never in the history of Egypt, since Adam and Eve, that we've had this opportunity. I am willing to wait 10 hours, or until tomorrow morning if I have to, but I will vote.

CBS News pointed out that for many this was their first time voting because people felt that this vote mattered: 

I never voted before because I didn't have confidence in the process, but today I feel there is honesty, said first-time voter Fathi Abdul Hafiz. I have come to vote as it's a duty, so I have come to fulfill that duty, despite the fact that I'm very tired, I came anyway. Crying, Hafiz added, "I came to give my voice, and may God help those who will reform.

Egyptians have multiple political parties and indepents to choose from. Muslim Brotherhood, a long standing once-banned organized, it still expected to do well in this elections.

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