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4 days ago
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Pakistani ambassador meets Egypt's grand mufti to discuss interfaith harmony, religious education
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Ambassador to Egypt Aamer Shouket recently met the country's Grand Mufti Dr. Nazir Mohammed Ayyad to discuss the need for interfaith harmony, the threat posed by hate speech and religious education cooperation between the two countries, the Pakistani embassy in Cairo said. Pakistan has made a conscious effort to promote religious pluralism and faith-based tourism in recent years, welcoming Buddhist monks as well as Hindu and Sikh devotees from India and other countries. However, the country continues to grapple with significant challenges, as religious minorities often complain of discrimination and marginalization in Pakistan. Shouket met Dr. Ayyad in Cairo at Egypt's Dar Al-Ifta, the country's pioneer foundation that issues religious verdicts on various issues, the Pakistani embassy said on Sunday. 'The meeting discussed matters related to issues and challenges facing the Muslim world,' the statement said. 'Hate speech was identified as a threat to peace and interfaith harmony.' Ambassador Aamir Shouket @aamirshouket called on the #Grand #Mufti of #Egypt Dr. Nazir Mohammed Ayyad @DarAlIftaEng #Cairo today.@ForeignOfficePk @MORAisbOfficial @MoIB_Official@GovtofPakistan @PkPublicDiplo @epwing_official @appcsocialmedia — Pakistan Embassy Egypt (@PakinEgypt) June 1, 2025 The Pakistani ambassador also expressed satisfaction over the existing cooperation between Islamabad and Cairo in religious education, the embassy said. 'The Ambassador admired the role of Al-Azhar scholars toward spreading the true spirit of Islam across the world,' it added. Dr. Ayyad stated that Pakistan was 'very well respected' in Egyptian society as a prominent Muslim country, the embassy said. The Egyptian grand mufti recalled his recent visit to Pakistan where he met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and expressed his best wishes and prayers for the people of Pakistan. Pakistan and Egypt enjoy cordial ties that date back several decades. Egypt plans to establish a campus of its Al-Azhar University, one of the world's oldest centers of Islamic education, in Pakistan.
Morocco World
29-03-2025
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- Morocco World
Official: Egypt Announces Monday as First Day of Eid Al Fitr 2025
Rabat – Muslims in Egypt will officially celebrate Eid Al Fitr 2025 on Monday, March 31, according to the country's Dar Al Ifta. Egypt's moon sighting committee did not observe the crescent moon of Shawwal, the eleventh month in the Islamic calendar, on Saturday evening, which means that Sunday is the last day of Ramadan. Eid Al Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, and celebrates the breaking of the fast. Like Muslims across the world, Egyptians celebrate Eid Al Fitr with a mix of religious, social, and cultural traditions. Egyptians start the day with the special Eid prayer, called Salat al-Eid, held in mosques and large open spaces. Worshippers in Egypt wear new or their best clothes and exchange greetings like 'Eid Mubarak.' Many donate money and help the needy as part of Zakat al-Fitr, which is a form of charity required before Eid prayers. After prayer, families enjoy a festive breakfast that often features traditional sweets and other local dishes. Egyptians visit family members, especially elders, to exchange well wishes and gifts. It's also common to give Eidiyah, small sums of money, to children. Lunch and dinner during Eid Al Fitr often include festive dishes like fattah (rice with bread, garlic, and meat), mahshi (stuffed vegetables), and grilled meats. Many families in Egypt spend the rest of the day at public parks, beaches, or by the Nile to enjoy boat rides, picnics, and entertainment.
Middle East
01-03-2025
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- Middle East
Dar al Ifta: Saturday marks 1st day of Ramadan in Egypt -
CAIRO, Feb 28 (MENA) - Dar Al Ifta announced that Saturday, March 1, will mark the first day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan of the Hijri year 1446. In a statement, Dar al Ifta's committees nationwide spotted the crescent of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. This means that Friday, February 28, is the last day of the month of Sha'ban and Saturday is the first day of Ramadan, with the sighting of the crescent moon. (MENA) R R N/R G E
