On Easter, President prays for Egypt to remain a beacon of tolerance, coexistence

CAIRO – 20 April 2025: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Egyptian Copts as they mark Easter Sunday, praying for continued tolerance across the nation.

“I wish you a happy holiday filled with goodness and blessings, and may your families enjoy happiness and joy,” the president said in a message on his social media accounts.

“I pray that Allah preserves Egypt and its people, keeping it a beacon of tolerance and coexistence among all its citizens.”

He also prayed that “the values of love and peace flourish, uniting us under the banner of one homeland.”

“Happy Easter to you all.”

As Egyptian Copts celebrate Easter, Head of Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church Pope Tawadros II led the Easter mass at Saturday night at the St Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo’s Abbasiya district.

A representative of President Sisi attended the mass, alongside various ministers, high-level state officials, diplomats, public figures, and media professionals, joining hundreds of Christian worshippers.