Eid Al Adha
Parks and gardens across Egypt witnessed a large influx of families celebrating the third day of Eid al-Adha on Friday.
The Ministry of Agriculture announced the slaughter of 11,719 sacrificial animals at government slaughterhouses free of charge for citizens on the second day of Eid al-Adha, while continuing veterinary inspections to ensure food safety.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority forecasts moderate temperatures during the early morning on Wednesday, the first day of Eid Al-Adha, with warm weather along the northern coast and hot conditions across Lower Egypt, Greater Cairo, and northern Upper Egypt during the day.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi exchanged greetings with Their Majesties, Excellencies, and Highnesses — the kings, presidents, and emirs of Arab and Islamic countries — on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha.
As Muslims around the world await Eid Al-Adha, where sacrificial animals are slaughtered after the Eid prayer, Egyptian security authorities have reiterated warnings against slaughtering animals in streets or outside officially designated slaughterhouses.
The Official Gazette published on Monday Presidential Decree No. 219 of 2026 issued by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi granting pardons for a number of convicts on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha.
Farouk directed the establishment of central operations rooms at the Ministry of Agriculture, along with subsidiary units in governorates across the country, which are set to function around the clock to coordinate between sectors, receive citizens’ complaints, and respond promptly to emergencies.
The Ministry of Health and Population has launched 26 mobile medical convoys in major squares and parks across Egypt to ensure the safety of citizens during Eid al-Adha celebrations.
Minister of Labor Hassan Radad announced on Thursday that the period from Tuesday, May 26, 2026, to Sunday, May 31, 2026, will be an official paid holiday for private sector employees covered under the provisions of the Labor Law issued by Law No. 14 of 2025, on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
A maximum state of readiness has been implemented at 497 government slaughterhouses across the country to ensure their technical and veterinary preparedness for receiving sacrificial animals, in coordination with executive authorities in the governorates.
The Ministry of Religious Endowments announced the allocation of 6,834 open areas across the country for Eid al-Adha prayers, in addition to the major mosques where the Eid prayer will be held.
Eid Al-Adha is observed on the 10th day of Dhu Al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar and will fall in the last week of May this year.
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.
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 were killed in Israeli airstrikes on several areas in the Gaza Strip on Friday according to Palestinian media reports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
