Latest in Tag: mosque Highlight
Latest in Tag: mosque
Tanta receives 3 million visitors participating in Moulid Al-Sayed Al-Badawy festival
By Mohamed Abel Monsef and Ahmed Salama Three million people visited Tanta, capital of the Gharbia governorate, to participate in celebrations of the Moulid Al-Sayed Al-Badawy, a carnival that celebrates the birthday of a member of the Prophet Mohamedâs family. The celebrations were held from 10-17 October. The annual celebration has served to connect …
Egyptâs Mufti condemns storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
Foreign ministry issued similar condemnation last week
Foreign ministry condemns Israeli attack on mosques
Ministry condemns storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and attack on Nablus mosque
Badie protests prosecutionâs court argument: Lawyer
Muslim Brotherhood leadersâ trial for inciting violence postponed to 14 June
Armed forces condemn Brotherhood âliesâ
The army provided its account of events in Al-Fatah mosque
National Coalition to Support Legitimacy calls for new Friday of Rage
Muslim Brotherhood organises marches from different mosques in Cairo, headed for Ramses Square
One killed in Alexandria violence
Violence breaks out as pro-Morsi supporters march on the corniche
Over 30 marches to “bring down coup” planned
The Freedom and Justice Party released a list of the marches in Cairo and Giza
Clashes in Zagazig
City witnesses clashes after Morsi supporters protest “coup”
Muslim Brotherhood mufti trapped in mosque
People surrounded a mosque after sermon given by Muslim Brotherhood Mufti.
Islamist parties call for protests against violence
Islamist leaders: President can only be removed through elections
Mazhar Shahin suspended
Shahin: âCongratulations on having Omar Makram mosqueâ
New arrivals on the shelves
New book releases on Cairoâs booksellerâs shelves
The city of the dead
The city of the dead was historically known as the city of domes due to the high number of domes and mosques
The legacy of Sufi poet Omar Ibn El-Farid
Ibn El-Farid is one of the greatest Egyptian mystic poets
In Pictures: Double funeral in Tahrir
Funeral of the two martyrs Mohamed El-Gendy and Amr Abdel Reheem Saâad in the Mosque of Omar Makram at Tahrir
Landmark Sultan Hassan complex undergoing renovations
Among the renovations planned is a complete overhaul of the electric system, as well as installing modern cameras to allow for a central surveillance room to monitor the landmark
Praying at gunpoint
By Mohammed Aly Ibrahim The fear of Friday 13th in western superstition as an unlucky day touched upon me as I was heading to perform my weekly prayer. Many Egyptians, myself included, think that the mosques of Prophet Muhammad’s ancestors here bestow endless blessings upon those who regularly visit such places of worship. The most …
Israeli forces arrest Al-Aqsa representative
Manager of mosque has been previously apprehended for incitement
Human Rightâs Watch condemns attacks on Libyan Sufi shrines
NGO accuses government of refusing to stand up to Islamists over attacks
One day in Cairo
Rachel Adams enjoys the rich cultural mix of the city’s sights
Libyan Minister resigns after Sufi mosque destroyed
Public pressure leads Libyan Interim Interior Minister to resign, following the recent attacks on Sufi religious sites
Mosque arson in US comes days after Sikhs attacked
Authorities considering defining attack against minority as âdomestic terrorismâ