In pictures: International Camel racing festival 2017

Jockeys, most of whom are children, compete on their mounts during the opening of the International Camel Racing festival at the Sarabium desert in Ismailia, Egypt. (Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters)

Updated on: Mar 23, 2017 9:01 AM IST

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Jockeys, most of whom are children, compete on their mounts during the opening of the International Camel Racing festival at the Sarabium desert in Ismailia, Egypt. (Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters)

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The race is part of an annual camel festival outside the city of Ismailia which has attracted participants from 13 Arab countries this year, as well as enthusiasts from France, Germany, Italy and Austria. (Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters)

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Ahmed, a 10-year-old jockey, looks on during the opening of the International Camel Racing festival . (Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters)

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Fahad, an 8-year-old jockey, looks on during the opening of the International Camel Racing festival . (Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters)

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A child jockey, competes on his mount during the International Camel Racing festival. (Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters)

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Ayman, an 11-year-old jockey, kisses his camel near the starting line during the International Camel Racing festival . (Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters)

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Salem, a 6-year-old jockey, is hugged by his father after winning the first round . (Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters)

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The prize money is 100,000 Egyptian pounds ($5,500) split between the winners of several races . (Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters)

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Race coordinators examine the camels of jockeys during the International Camel Racing festival. (Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters)

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Faysal (L), a 7-year-old jockey, walks with his brother Amin during the opening of the International Camel Racing festival . (Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters)

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Around 150 camels competed in races ranging from the relatively short 3 km (2 mile) course to a 15 km race, or three laps of the 5 km circuit. (Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters)

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Sheikh Suleiman Abu Shukri walks during the opening of the International Camel Racing festival at the Sarabium desert. (Amr Abdallah Dalsh / Reuters)