In Egypt, for example, Christians and Muslims both believe that circumcision of girls prevents them from vice and makes them more attractive for future husbands; mothers fear that their daughters cant get married if they have not been cut, according to a report by Stop FGM Middle East, a campaign created in 2013 to raise awareness about FGM and whose aim is to get the message out that FGM exists not only in Africa, but also in many countries in the Middle East and Asia.
Kwa mfano, nchini Misri Wakristo na Waislamu kwa pamoja wanaamini kwamba ukeketaji wa wasichana unawafanya wavutie zaidi waume zao watarajiwa na unawakinga na mabaya, pia wamama huhofia kwamba mabinti zao hawataolewa kama hawatakeketwa, kulingana na ripoti ya Tokomeza Ukeketaji Mashariki ya Kati, kampeni ambayo iliandaliwa mwaka 2013 kuipa jamii uelewa Kuhusu ukeketaji na pia kuuambia ulimwengu kuwa ukeketaji haupo Afrika pekee bali pia katika nchi nyingi za Mashariki ya Kati na Asia.