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Zawya
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Egypt: President El-Sisi Visits Sayyida Nafisa Mosque
Today at dawn, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi visited Al-Sayyida Nafisa Mosque to inaugurate the renovation work. Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Dr. Ahmed El-Tayyeb, Minister of Religious Endowments Dr. Usama Al-Azhari,Governor of Cairo, Dr. Ibrahim Saber, Undersecretary of Al-Azhar Dr. Mohamed Al-Duwaini, Grand Mufti of the Republic Ayad and Head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority and Major General Ahmed El-Azazi were present. 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.
Egypt Independent
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Independent
President Sisi praises actor Sameh Hussein's Ramadan program
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi praised actor Sameh Hussein's online program 'Qatayef,' which airs during Ramadan across social media. President Sisi joked with the actor during an Iftar party organized by the Armed Forces at a major hotel in Cairo on Monday. The event was attended by a number of military leaders, major branches, senior officials, and a host of media professionals and journalists. The President asked actor Hussein, 'Where are the Qatayef, Hussein?' To which the actor and program host jokingly replied, 'It's all been eaten, Mr. President.' Honoring Sameh Hussein, an exceptional actor The Minister of Religious Endowments, Osama al-Azhari also received Hussein at the ministry's headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. The meeting, attended by ministry leaders, underscored the ministry's interest in the role soft power plays in building awareness and strengthening moral values. The Minister honored artist Hussein in recognition of his distinguished contributions and the meaningful content he presents on his show. Hussein's program has profoundly impacted the conscience of Egyptians, touched their hearts, and is characterized by his brilliant creativity, ministry statement said. The minister also commended Hussein's efforts towards presenting educational, moral, and humanitarian messages, contributing to building awareness and promoting higher societal values. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
