Easter

El-Sisi on Easter: Egypt to remain a model of national unity, supporter of Arab states

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 - 02:50 GMT

El-Sisi that “Egypt will always remain a model of national unity and fraternal coexistence, and a supporter for brotherly Arab countries, backing their security and stability.”

President Sisi extends Easter greetings to Pope Tawadros II, Copts in Egypt and abroad

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 - 01:36 GMT

“It gives me great pleasure to extend to Your Holiness and to our Coptic brothers and sisters my sincerest congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of Easter. May Allah return it to you with goodness and blessings,” the President said.

President El-Sisi sent Easter greetings to Egyptian Copts abroad, wishing them success, blessings, and prosperity.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 - 08:56 GMT

President El-Sisi sent Easter greetings to Egyptian Copts abroad, wishing them success, blessings, and prosperity.

Grand Imam of Al-Azhar congratulates Pope Tawadros and Christians on Easter

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 - 11:38 GMT

Egypt’s Grand Imam, Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar, congratulated His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, in a telephone call on the occasion of Easter.

Egypt’s Ministry of Interior grants inmates exceptional visit for Easter, spring holidays

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 - 10:08 GMT

Egypt’s Ministry of Interior has decided to grant all inmates in correctional and rehabilitation centers an exceptional visit on the occasion of Easter and the 2026 Spring holidays.

Easter Spotlight: A Resurrection Icon from the Coptic Museum

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 - 05:44 GMT

To celebrate Easter, we’re highlighting one of the Coptic Museum’s iconic treasures that captures the spirit of the occasion.

Egyptian Hospitals, Medical Facilities on High Alert During Easter and Sham El-Nessim Celebrations

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 - 11:21 GMT

According to a statement issued Sunday by Ahmed Al Subki, head of the Authority, a maximum state of alert has been declared across 267 family medicine centers and units, as well as 38 hospitals operating at various levels of care across the country.

Egypt grants prisoners exceptional visits on occasion of Easter

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 - 02:53 GMT

The visit is an addition to the visits allocated for each of the prisoners during their jail term, which means that it will not be deducted from the number of their legalized visits.

President Sisi greets Egyptian Coptic expats on Easter

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 - 10:13 GMT

Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church will celebrate Easter on April 15, which comes after the Holy Week, ending a 55-day period of Lent.

Egypt's central bank announces Easter, Sham El-Nessim holidays

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 - 03:30 GMT

The Central Bank said that work in banks will resume on the morning of Tuesday, April 18th.

Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church to celebrate Easter, April 15

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 - 02:56 GMT

Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church will celebrate Easter on April 15, which comes after the Holy Week at the end of the 55-day period of Lent.

Sisi sends presidential envoy to extend Easter greetings to Armen Catholics

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 - 02:01 GMT

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has sent Presidential Secretary Hossam Zaatar to extend Easter greetings to the Armen Catholic community and attend the celebration on this occasion.

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.

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