Voters on Monday outside polling station in Zeitoun, east Cairo

(VOVworld) - The first day of Egypt's presidential election on Monday was relatively quiet although a large number of voters turned out. No attacks on polling stations were reported during the voting. Several rallies protesting the election and clashes between demonstrators and security forces took place in some localities, but there were no injuries. Egypt’s state media reported that the first day of voting was a success. Polling stations were scheduled to reopen at 9 on Tuesday and close 12 hours later.