Laylat Al-Qadr celebrations: President says Egypt will strive to advance Gaza ceasefire phases

CAIRO – 26 March 2025: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi emphasized that Egypt will do everything in its power to support the just Palestinian cause, while maintaining the Gaza ceasefire and proceeding to the execution of its remaining phases.

As he attended Laylat Al-Qadr celebrations in the Arts and Culture City of the New Administrative Capital on Wednesday, Sisi called on “partners and friends to mobilize efforts to stop the bloodshed and restore calm and stability to the region.”

The president’s remarks come while Israel has launched fresh assaults on Gaza, including airstrikes and ground operations, shattering a ceasefire brokered by Egypt, Qatar and the US and killing hundreds, predominantly women and children.

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Sisi leveraged the occasion to express his appreciation for the Egyptian people’s cohesion during these tough circumstances.

“Some thought that these difficult circumstances might have negative repercussions, but what happened was exactly what was expected of the Egyptians,” Sisi said. “Your stance and steadfastness are highly valued by Allah Almighty.”

The president said he is firmly convinced that “our unshakable unity, our inherent strength, and our adherence to our timeless values ​​and principles will be the key to overcoming all challenges and all the difficulties that stand in our way.”

CORRECTING MISCONCEPTIONS

Sisi extended his greetings to the Egyptian people on Laylat Al-Qadr celebrations and honored winners at the 31st International Quran Competition and a group of Quran reciters and memorizers, including people with disabilities.

 

During the celebrations, Minister of Religious Endowments Usama Alazhary handed over a copy from his book about the response to those tampering with Islamic instructions to the president.

Sisi expressed his appreciation to Grand Imam of Al Azhar Ahmed El Tayyeb, wishing him recovery, as well as to all scholars of Al Azhar and the Ministry of Religious Endowments for their sincere efforts in consolidating the concepts of tolerant Islam.

He praised their struggle to correct misconceptions and enhance the image of Islam, which rejects all forms of extremism and radicalism.

On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Al Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed El Tayyeb emphasized the necessity of “unifying efforts to build bridges of understanding on the ruins of ignorance, arrogance, and hatred#Egypt #Africa #MENAhttps://t.co/5kSAUpsSy1

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INFORMED RELIGIOUS DISCOURSE

The president underlined the need for an informed religious, educational, and media discourse that consolidates moral values ​​and establishes a cohesive society capable of confronting alien behaviors with steadfastness and wisdom.

“Preserving our identity and promoting moral values ​​is a shared responsibility, requiring the combined efforts of all awareness-building institutions, from the family to the school and from the mosque and church to the media,” he added.

 

Laylat Al-Qadr, or the Night of Decree, holds great significance for Muslims, being the most blessed night in the sight of the Creator.

It is the night when the Quran was revealed in its entirety from the Preserved Tablet to the lowest heaven, and then conveyed by the Angel Gabriel to Prophet Muhammad over a period of 23 years.

This sacred night falls within the last ten days of Ramadan, during which Muslims intensify their acts of worship, hoping for acceptance from Allah before the end of the holy month.

Following Ramadan, Muslims around the world celebrates Eid Al-Fitr, commonly referred to as the smaller feast, with its first day expected to be observed this year in Egypt and several other countries next Sunday.