Eid Al Adha

Egypt’s public gardens, zoos receive 38,446 visitors in Eid Al-Adha

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 - 09:45 GMT

About 3,500 visitors enjoyed their time in Aquarium Grotto Garden in Zamalek, while the Alexandria Zoo received 15,903 visitors, the zoo in Kafr El -Sheikh 9,233 visitors, the Fayoum Zoo, 3,700 visitors, and the Beni Suef Zoo also received 3,400 visitors, and the oriental zoo in Sharqia 2,710 visitors.

President Sisi checks on injured Imam following Eid Al-Adha prayer, orders immediate treatment

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 - 01:30 GMT

The President noticed the imam’s foot injury as he stood to greet him and immediately directed a member of his office to ensure the imam received prompt medical attention. The President’s office contacted the imam shortly afterward to initiate treatment procedures without delay.

42 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on several areas in Gaza Strip

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 - 11:17 GMT

42 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on several areas in the Gaza Strip on Friday according to Palestinian media reports.

2,215 inmates freed per Eid al-Adha presidential pardon

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 - 10:54 GMT

The Ministry of Interior said it had released 2,215 inmates from correctional and rehabilitation centers per a presidential pardon issued to mark Eid al-Adha 2025.

Sisi exchanges Eid al-Adha greetings with Arab, Muslim leaders

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 - 11:11 GMT

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi exchanged Eid al-Adha greetings with kings, presidents, and emirs of Arab and Islamic nations, the presidency said on Thursday.

Temperature to rise recording 35°C in Cairo on Thursday

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 - 10:52 GMT

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority announced that the weather on Thursday, June 5, 2025, will witness a rise in temperatures across most parts of the country.

President Sisi greets Egyptians abroad on Eid al-Adha

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 - 07:19 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Monday extended his greetings to Egyptians living abroad ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.

4 Tips to Eat Healthier this Eid al-Adha

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 - 10:18 GMT

It's Eid al-Adha time! Aka all meat lovers’ favorite holiday, but before diving into the feast, let's give you some easy tips to help you eat healthier during the celebration and avoid overeating.

Egyptian president commends Saudi Arabia for outstanding organization of pilgrimage

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 - 07:45 GMT

The president has been performing the ritual this week.

Health minister enhances medical preparations for high temperatures during Eid Al-Adha

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 - 02:23 GMT

Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, the Minister of Health and Population, has ordered intensifying preparations for providing medical services during the scorching heat expected during Eid Al-Adha.

Hajj pilgrims head to Mina for Tarwiyah Day before ascending Mount Arafat

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 - 01:41 GMT

Today, on the 8th day of the Hijri month of Dhu Al-Hijjah, pilgrims will make their way to Mina as they observe the Day of Tarwiyah, quenching their thirst for the Hajj experience.

Eid Mubarak: Cairo, North Coast to experience slight relief from heat starting Sunday

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 - 09:36 GMT

Good news for residents of northern parts of Egypt, including Greater Cairo. Starting Sunday, the first day of the four-day Eid Al-Adha, temperatures are expected to decline by a refreshing 3-4 degrees Celsius.

Egypt’s government announces Eid Al Adha holiday from 15 to 20 June

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 - 11:34 GMT

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, announced that starting Saturday, 15th of June until Thursday, 20th of the same month is to be considered official paid leave on the occasion of Eid Al Adha holiday.

Egypt offers Eid Al-Adha sacrificial sukuk in foreign currency for expatriates

Fri, 31 May 2024 - 06:51 GMT

The initiative is implemented in coordination between the Ministry of Awqaf (Endowments) and the Ministry of Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates' Affairs.

OIC holds emergency meeting to discuss repercussions of Quran's burning in Sweden

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 - 06:54 GMT

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will hold, next week, at its headquarters in Jeddah, an emergency meeting of the Executive Committee to discuss the procedures for the repercussions of the incident of burning a copy of the Holy Qur’an that took place in Sweden on the first day of Eid al-Adha.

Egypt's Mufti strongly condemns Quran's burning in Sweden

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 - 06:33 GMT

Egypt's Mufti Shawqi Allam strongly condemned the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran (Muslim Holy Book) by the hands of some extremists in Sweden on the first day of Eid al Adha holiday.

Number of detainees released on occasion of Eid al Adha, anniversary of June 30 revolution

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 - 08:21 GMT

Number of detainees were released on Wednesday on the occasion of Eid al-Adha and the anniversary of the June 30 revolution

President Sisi exchanges greetings with Arab leaders on Eid Al Adha

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 - 08:09 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Tuesday exchanged greetings with the Arab and Islamic states' kings, presidents and emirs on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha.

First lady Entisar El Sisi greets Egyptians, Muslim nations on Eid Al Adha

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 - 06:44 GMT

First Lady Entisar El Sisi greeted the Egyptian people and Arab and Muslim nations on the occasion of Eidul Adha, which starts Wednesday.

President Sisi receives greetings on Eid Al Adha from Qatari Emir, Sultan of Oman

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 - 12:14 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi received on Monday two phone calls from Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said.

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