Religion

From Al-Hussein Mosque to the World: Egypt Sends a Global Message of Moderation, Knowledge, and Peace

Mon, 18 May 2026 - 06:04 GMT

Egypt hosts scholars from 53 countries as Cairo promotes moderation, coexistence, and Islamic dialogue.

Islamic Research Academy publishes awareness-raising film on preserving public property

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 - 01:20 GMT

The film focuses on reinforcing the idea that preserving public facilities and national property is a trust placed upon everyone and a civic duty that contributes to projecting a positive image of the nation to the world.

Italian President praises Al-Azhar Grand Imam’s role in promoting global peace and human fraternity

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 - 10:28 GMT

In his speech, President Mattarella quoted several statements by the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar on the meaning of peace, saying:

Italian President praises Al-Azhar Grand Imam’s role in promoting global peace and human fraternity

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 - 10:28 GMT

In his speech, President Mattarella quoted several statements by the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar on the meaning of peace, saying:

Egyptian president briefed on New Imams Training Programme

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 - 03:35 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi met Wednesday with Minister of Endowments Mohamed Mokhtar Gomaa.

Egypt’s Sisi orders to develop integrated plan to build mosques nationwide

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 - 07:57 GMT

The Spokesman for the Presidency said the meeting followed up on activities of the Ministry of Religious Endowments.

Maronite patriarch to start visit to Egypt on Friday

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 - 07:31 GMT

Al-Rahi’s agenda will also include paying visits to some churches and monasteries as part of his pastoral visits.

Egypt’s Grand Mufti: Having COVID-19 vaccines ‘religious duty’

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 - 10:44 GMT

The Health Ministry said on Friday evening that 822 new coronavirus cases were detected over 24 hours in Egypt, upping the total number of infections to 305,652.

Azhar delegation visits diocese in North Sinai, talk cooperation on correcting youths’ misconceptions

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 - 11:35 GMT

A delegation of the Islamic Research Academy in Al-Azhar Institute in North Sinai organized a visit to the Diocese of Dahiyat al-Salam in Arish city, where discussed with Reverend Gabriel Ibrahim importance of raising youths’ awareness, and correcting misconceptions.

Grand Imam of Azhar: Those who spread violence, practice bloodshed in the name of God are liars

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 - 10:28 GMT

During his visit to Rome, Sheikh Ahmed El Tayyeb met with Catholic Pope Francis at the Vatican and discussed the efforts to spread the principles of the Human Fraternity Document worldwide.

Al Azhar, The Vatican keen to continue to cement principles of dialogue, fraternity

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 - 11:35 GMT

Their remarks came during the meeting “Faith and Science: Towards COP26”, which takes place in The Vatican, Al Azhar said in a statement.

Archbishop of Canterbury to attend inaugural ceremony of new Alexandria Province of Anglican Communion

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 - 12:53 GMT

The Diocese of Egypt, which was formally affiliated to North Africa and the Horn of Africa, has completely turned to be an autonomous province in June 2020.

Egyptian President discusses modernizing religious discourse, human rights in phone-in

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 - 03:27 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi made a phone-in Wednesday evening addressing a number of awareness-related matters.

Pope Tawadros II inaugurates Cathedral of St. Macarius in Wadi El-Natrun

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 - 12:14 GMT

Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and patriarch of the See of St. Mark, inaugurated the Cathedral of St. Macarius at his monastery in Wadi El-Natrun on Tuesday.

Egyptian president stresses necessity of improving 'religious awareness' to avert states destruction

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 - 09:56 GMT

The president explained that the wrong understanding of religion can lead to the destruction of countries.

Egyptian-Russian round table to confront extremist ideology to be held on July 28

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 - 02:03 GMT

Numerous prominent Egptian and Russian scholars in the field of religion will attend the round table discussion.

Pope Tawadros II to lead Easter Mass at Abbassiya Cathedral amid Covid-19 preventive measures

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 - 02:43 GMT

The pontiff will receive no worshippers wishing to offer greetings over the occasion to avoid crowds, the spokesman added.

On International Day of Human Fraternity, Egypt’s Sisi calls for upholding values of tolerance, peaceful coexistence

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 - 10:25 GMT

President Sisi said that Egyptian religious institutions are exerting great efforts to enhance the interreligious dialogue among the followers of all divine religions and promoting the awareness of common human values.

Judging unveiled women as less moral is forbidden in Islam: Egypt’s Al-Azhar

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 - 10:34 GMT

The veil of women is obligatory in Islam and a woman's modesty is a virtue that was called by all divine religions, the center said.

Dar al-Iftaa to launch anti-terror new programs

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 - 01:39 GMT

"A number of scholars accompanied by technically trained staff will be in charge of showing the content to the attendees, lecturing them and answering their questions," said the Grand Mufti.

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