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Zawya
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Sultan of the Indian Bohra Community
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Sultan of the Indian Bohra Community, Sultan Dr. Mufaddal Saifuddin, accompanied by his sons Prince Ja'far El-Sadiq Imadduddin, Prince Taha Najmuddin, and Prince Husain Burhanuddin. Also present was the Sultan's representative in Egypt, Mr. Mufaddal Mohammad. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President El-Sisi extended a warm welcome to Sultan Mufaddal Saifuddin as a cherished guest of Egypt. The President underscored the close historical ties between Egypt and the Bohra community, expressing his profound appreciation for the role played by the Sultan of Bohra in restoring and renewing the shrines of Ahl Al-Bayt and a number of historical Egyptian mosques. These efforts align with the Egyptian state's broader goals of development and revitalization of Historic Cairo. The President commended the developmental and charitable projects sponsored by the Bohra community, in collaboration with 'Tahya Misr' fund. Sultan Mufaddal Saifuddin expressed his deep gratitude for the warm welcome he consistently receives during his visits to Egypt. He conveyed his special appreciation to President El-Sisi for his continued hospitality, lauding the ongoing development and comprehensive renaissance across various sectors in Egypt, alongside the consolidation of the principles of citizenship and tolerance. The Sultan valued Egypt's leading role in the region in fostering peace, security, and stability. He highlighted Egypt's dedicated efforts to calm tensions in the region, primarily its initiative to broker a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Egypt Today
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
President Sisi lauds Bohra role in renewing shrines of Ahl Al-Bayt, historical Egyptian mosques
CAIRO – 5 May 2025: Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received Sultan of the Indian Bohra Community, Sultan Dr. Mufaddal Saifuddin, accompanied by his sons Prince Ja'far El-Sadiq Imadduddin, Prince Taha Najmuddin, and Prince Husain Burhanuddin. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President Sisi extended a warm welcome to Sultan Mufaddal Saifuddin as a cherished guest of Egypt. The President underscored the close historical ties between Egypt and the Bohra community, expressing his profound appreciation for the role played by the Sultan of Bohra in restoring and renewing the shrines of Ahl Al-Bayt and a number of historical Egyptian mosques. These efforts align with the Egyptian state's broader goals of development and the revitalization of Historic Cairo. The President commended the developmental and charitable projects sponsored by the Bohra community, in collaboration with 'Tahya Misr' fund. Sultan Mufaddal Saifuddin expressed his deep gratitude for the warm welcome he consistently receives during his visits to Egypt. He conveyed his special appreciation to President El-Sisi for his continued hospitality, lauding the ongoing development and comprehensive renaissance across various sectors in Egypt, alongside the consolidation of the principles of citizenship and tolerance. The Sultan valued Egypt's leading role in the region in fostering peace, security, and stability. He highlighted Egypt's dedicated efforts to calm tensions in the region, primarily its initiative to broker a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Egypt Today
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Sisi launches Sayyida Nafisa Mosque's renovation, affirms Egypt commitment to developing Ahl Al-Bayt sites
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi performs Al Fajr prayers at Sayyida Nafisa Mosque in Cairo as he launches renovation works, 20 March 2025 - Presidency CAIRO – 20 March 2025: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi visited and toured Sayyida Nafisa Mosque in Cairo early Thursday to inaugurate the renovation works. He emphasized Egypt's commitment to continuing the development of sites associated with Ahl Al-Bayt (the family of Prophet Muhammad), including various mosques. Accompanying the president during the visit were Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly, Al-Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed El-Tayyeb, and Minister of Religious Endowments Usama Al-Azhari. Also present were Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber, Undersecretary of Al-Azhar Mohamed Al-Duwaini, Grand Mufti Nazir Ayad, and Head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority Ahmed El-Azazi. Azazi provided an overview of the development work carried out by the Armed Forces Engineering Authority as part of efforts to renovate the Ahl Al-Bayt mosques, in line with the state's plan to develop historic Cairo. The president underscored the Egyptians' deep connection to the Prophet's family, highlighting the public's awareness of their significance and recognition of their virtues. President Sisi prayed for the continued safety, stability, and prosperity of the Egyptian people during Ramadan and for the protection of the Arab and Islamic nations. He performed the Fajr prayer at the mosque and concluded his visit by paying respects at the mausoleum of Sayyida Nafisa. Sayyida Nafisa was a female descendant of Prophet Muhammad, tracing her lineage to Al-Hassan ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib, the prophet's grandson. Born in 762 A.D., she is well-known in Egypt as a hadith scholar. The inauguration of renovation works at Sayyida Nafisa Mosque comes less than a year after the president opened the landmark Sayyida Zaynab Mosque in Cairo following its renovation.
