Eid Al Adha

High turnout of visitors at Egypt’s museums, archaeological sites during Eid al-Adha holidays

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 - 11:41 GMT

During the Eid al-Adha holidays, many archaeological sites and museums across Egypt witnessed a high turnout of Egyptian and foreign visitors.

More than 19.6K heads of cattle slaughtered in 3 days of Eid Al Adha

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 - 04:52 GMT

On the first day of Eid Al-Adha (the feat of sacrifices), a total of 6,514 heads of cattle were slaughtered, while on the second day about 7,812 ones, and during the third day about 5,297 heads were slaughtered.

High turnout of visitors to National Museum of Egyptian Civilization during Eid al-Adha

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 - 11:50 GMT

The museum’s administration welcomed the guests and visitors and offered them sweets and chocolates as a welcoming gesture.

First lady Entissar Al Sisi greets Egyptians, Arab nations on Eid al Adha

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 - 03:32 GMT

First Lady Entissar Al Sisi greeted the Egyptian people and Arab and Muslim nations on the occasion of Eidul Adha.

President Sisi exchanges congratulations with Arab leaders on Eid Al-Adha

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 - 04:39 GMT

In this regard, El-Sisi held phone calls with Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, UAE’s President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, and Emir of Tabuk region Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Egyptian PM urges activating crisis chambers, tightening security nationwide on Eid Al-Adha

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 - 11:30 GMT

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly affirmed to governors on Thursday the need to activate crisis chambers in all governorates throughout the Eid Al-Adha holiday, which extends from Saturday to Thursday.

Egypt’s president issues decree to pardon prisoners on Eid Al-Adha, 70th 1952 Revolution anniv.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 - 11:08 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has issued a decree to pardon a number of prisoners on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha and the 70th anniversary of the 1952 Revolution.

Egypt's central bank, EGX announces 5-day holiday for Eid Al-Adha

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 - 04:06 GMT

Trading will resume on Sunday, July 17, according to the EGX statement.

Egyptian PM designates July 9-14 as Eid Al Adha holiday

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 - 12:10 GMT

Nevertheless, the decree asserts that the decision does not apply to high school exams scheduled during that period.

Pope Tawadros extends greetings on Eid Al-Adha to Sisi, Azhar grand imam

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 - 01:16 GMT

Pope Tawadros also greeted Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli, Minister of Interior Mahmoud Tawfik, Minister of Defense Mohamed Zaki, House of Representatives’ Speaker Hanafi El-Gibali, and Senate Speaker Abdel Wahab Abdel Razek.

Egyptian interior ministry to grant exceptional visits to inmates on Eid Al-Adha

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 - 09:13 GMT

“This comes within the framework of the Ministry of Interior's keenness to uphold human rights values, implement the punitive policy with a modern approach, and provide various aspects of care for inmates,” the ministry said in a statement.

Mallawi Museum holds creativity workshop for children on July 22

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 - 03:09 GMT

Within the celebrations of Eid al-Adha, the Mallawi Museum is organizing a workshop for children, to teach them a method of creating pencil cases in the shape of a lamb from environmentally friendly materials.

Over 100,000 Palestinians celebrate Eid al-Adha at Al-Aqsa

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 - 11:34 GMT

Over 100,000 Palestinian Muslim worshipers celebrated Eid al-Adha at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, WAFA reported Tuesday.

Thousands of citizens perform Eid prayers in N. Sinai

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 - 11:22 GMT

Thousands of citizens performed Eidul Adha prayers in North Sinai on Tuesday amid precautionary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Pope Tawadros greets, President Sisi, Al Azhar Grand Imam, Mufti on Eid al Adha

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 - 04:29 GMT

Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark Diocese cabled greetings to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Eid al Adha, Monday.

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el Sisi exchanges greetings with Arab leaders on Eid al Adha

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 - 12:00 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el Sisi exchanged greetings with several Arab leaders, Monday on the occasion of Eid al Adha.

Egypt’s Min. of Interior send greeting cables to President Sisi, other officials on the occasion of Eid al Adha

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 - 02:50 GMT

Egypt’s Minister of Interior Mahmoud Tawfiq extended his greetings to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on the occasion of Eid al Adha, on Friday.

Egypt cabinet: Holidays of Eid Al-Adha, 1952 Revolution spans 8 days, starting on July 17

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 - 10:13 GMT

The Egyptian cabinet said in a statement on Thursday evening that the official paid holiday will start on July 17 for employees in governmental and private sectors.

CBE announces 4-day holiday for Eid Al-Adha

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 - 03:36 GMT

A statement issued, Wednesday, stated that the holiday will end on Thursday, July 22, and work will resume on Sunday, July 25.

Egyptian Cabinet announces 19-24 July paid holidays on Eid Al-Adha

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 - 08:17 GMT

The decision is applied for employees at ministries, governmental institutions, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies and public business sector companies.

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