Easter

Health Ministry tightens control on Fesikh factories, reiterates warning against botulism poisoning

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 - 08:21 GMT

A total of 27 preventive emergency rooms have been established in Cairo and other governorates in a bid to monitor consumption of the fermented mullet fish “Fesikh,” which is a traditional meal during Sham el-Nessim celebrations.

Minister of Solidarity visits Evangelical Church to greet community on Easter

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 - 03:02 GMT

Minister of Solidarity Nivine el-Kabbag visited the Evangelical Church in Heliopolis to greet the evangelical community in Egypt on Resurrection Day on Saturday.

Pope Tawadros II says received message from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Easter

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 - 02:21 GMT

Pope Tawadros II said during Easter celebration on Saturday that he received a message from Sheikh Muhammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, where he wished joy and peace for all people of the world.

Egypt’s First Lady wishes Egyptians, Copts happy Easter

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 - 11:57 GMT

Egypt’s First Lady Entissar El Sisi expressed her good wishes to the Egyptian people and the Coptic brothers on the occasion of the Easter on Sunday

Egypt’s president greets Pope Tawadros, Copts on Easter

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 - 09:53 GMT

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi sent a cable of congratulations to Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark Diocese and Copts on Easter Sunday.

President Sisi sends good wishes to Pope Tawadros II on Easter

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 - 12:28 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi dispatched Chief of Presidential staff Ahmed Ali to the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo's Abbassiya district to send his greetings to Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark on the Easter Celebrations.

President Sisi greets Christian Egyptian expats on occasion of Easter

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 - 01:02 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi greeted Thursday Christian Egyptian expats on the occasion of the Eastern Easter, marking April 24 this year.

Egypt’s Celebrates ‘Sham El-Nessim’ April 25, announce 5-day off for Eid Al Fitr

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 - 01:20 GMT

Egypt’s Cabinet announced that Monday, April 25, will be an official paid holiday on the occasion of ‘Sham El-Nessim’ and Sinai Liberation Day.

Azhar Imam greets Pope Tawadros on Easter, says ties between Muslims and Christians embody unity

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 - 08:01 GMT

Al-Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed El-Tayeb extended greetings to Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark Diocese and Christian people on Easter Sunday, which comes a week from now on the Orthodox calendar.

Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church to celebrate Easter, April 24

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 - 02:40 GMT

Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church will celebrate Easter on April 24, which comes after the Holy Week at the end of the 55-day period of Lent.

The Independent, the Daily Mail place Egypt among top destinations for spring 2022

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 - 09:31 GMT

The Independent and the Daily Mail placed Egypt among the top destinations for spring 2022, which combines history, landscape, and incredible beaches.

Egyptian president greets Egyptians on occasions of Easter, Sham El Nessim

Sun, 02 May 2021 - 12:56 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi greeted Egyptians on Sunday on the occasions of Easter and Sham El Nessim (Spring Day).

Pope Tawadros leads Easter Mass at Abbassiya Cathedral

Sat, 01 May 2021 - 08:23 GMT

The pope will not receive any guests in light of the preventive measures taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the spokesman of the Coptic Church Moussa Ibrahim said.

Pope Tawadros II urges Egyptians to abide by COVID-19 precautionary measures

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 - 09:30 GMT

Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark urged all Egyptians to abide by COVID-19 precautionary measures announced by the government.

President Sisi greets Egyptian Copts expats on Easter

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 - 09:20 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi greeted, Thursday Egyptian Copts living abroad on the occasion of the Easter.

Beaches unprecedentedly empty during Egypt’s ‘Sham El-Nessim’ holiday

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 - 02:16 GMT

Tougher restrictions have been imposed during this day to limit people’s mobility amid the coronavirus crisis.

Sisi greets Christians on Easter

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 - 03:04 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has greeted Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark on the occasion of Easter.

PM extends Easter greetings to Pope Tawadros II, Egyptian Copts

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 - 09:37 GMT

In a cable, the premier wished all Egyptian Copts a happy Easter, according to a statement from the cabinet on Friday.

Egypt’s gov. approves new laws amid COVID-19 crisis including draft law to establish tourism, antiquities fund

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 - 06:49 GMT

Egypt’s Cabinet approved number of decisions and draft laws during its weekly meeting, Tuesday, including a draft law to establish tourism and antiquities fund.

Egypt announces full ban on public gardens, suspends public transportations during Sham el-Nessim holiday

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 - 04:51 GMT

Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli announced Tuesday, complete closure of public gardens and beaches next Monday, which markes Sham el-Nessim holiday.

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