Egypt: President El-Sisi Visits Sayyida Nafisa Mosque
Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President El-Sisi inspected the mosque and was briefed by the head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority on the renovation work implemented by the Engineering Authority at the mosque as part of the efforts to develop Al Albayt (family members of the Prophet PBUH) mosques as part of the state's plan to develop historic Cairo.
President El-Sisi emphasized Egypt's commitment to completing the development of Al Abayt sites, including their mosques, highlighting that the Egyptians' attachment to the Prophet's family reflects an awareness of their value and recognition of their virtue. The President prayed to Allah the Almighty to grant the Egyptian people security, stability, and prosperity during the holy month of Ramadan, and to protect the Arab and Islamic nations.
The President performed Fajr prayer at the mosque and , at the end, visited the mausoleum of Sayyida Nafisa.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
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