OPEN//President Sisi honors families of Armed Forces' martyrs, injured personnel
The honoring process took place in a ceremony marking Eid El-Fitr at Al Manara International Conference Center.
The president was keen to pose for photo with children and sons of martyrs to share their celebrations on Eid.
Presidential spokesman Mohamed El Shennawy said a documentary was screened during the event on Eid celebrations which included songs by a number of singers.
Earlier in the day, President Sisi performed Eid al-Fitr Prayers at Mushir Tantawi Mosque in the Fifth Settlement in New Cairo.
The religious event was attended by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli, Minister of Defense Abdel Meguid Saqr, Minister of Interior Mahmoud Tawfiq, Minister of Awqaf Osama El Azhari, along with a host of senior state officials. (MENA)
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