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  • Vatican's Papal legate to inaugurate Baptism Church in Jordan on Friday

    Date: 2025-01-04 18:04:41 GMT - Jordan - Religion - SN:46 - ID:11015170

    AMMAN, Jan 4 (MENA) - The Holy See (Vatican City) announced on Saturday that Pope Francis, Pope of the Vatican, has appointed Vatican Secretary of State Card Pietro Parolin as papal legate to inaugurate the Baptism Church in Jordan on Friday. In ....

  • Alex. Coptic Orthodox Patriarch, churches finalize arrangements for Xmas celebrations

    Date: 2025-01-04 15:35:32 GMT - Egypt - Religion - SN:35 - ID:11015122

    ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, Jan 4 (MENA) - The Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria and Orthodox churches have finalized preparations for Christmas celebrations, which are set to take place on Monday night and Tuesday morning. Security has been ....

  • 28 mosques inaugurated nationwide Friday

    Date: 2025-01-03 19:06:23 GMT - Egypt - Religion - SN:33 - ID:11014468

    CAIRO, Jan 3 (MENA) - The Ministry of Awqaf inaugurated 28 mosques across the country Friday. Some 16 mosques were newly constructed or renovated, while 12 were refurbished and developed, the ministry said in a statement. Up to 578 mosques ....

  • Awqaf Ministry dispatches 11 imams to celebrate Ramadan nights abroad

    Date: 2025-01-02 17:30:11 GMT - Egypt - Religion - SN:38 - ID:11013535

    CAIRO, Jan 2 (MENA) - The Awqaf Ministry announced it will dispatch 11 imams and preachers to a number of European and American countries to celebrate nights of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. The move is meant to enhance Egypt's role of ....

  • Al Azhar University: Top winner of Quran memorization contest for students to receive EGP 100,000

    Date: 2025-01-02 13:34:42 GMT - Egypt - Religion - SN:25 - ID:11013298

    CAIRO, Jan 2 (MENA) - Al Azhar University announced that the top winner in its Quran memorization competition for students will get a cash award worth EGP 100,000. Many male and female students are joining the contest from different faculties ....

  • Pope Tawadros II leads New Year Mass at St Mark's Cathedral in Alexandria

    Date: 2024-12-31 21:32:12 GMT - Egypt - Religion - SN:49 - ID:11011704

    CAIRO, Dec 31 (MENA) - Head of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church Pope Tawadros II led on Tuesday evening New Year's mass at St Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria. The Pope would also lead the Christmas Mass for the Coptic Christians on ....

  • Dar Al-Ifta: Wednesday, 1 January 2025 is first day of Rajab

    Date: 2024-12-31 18:22:49 GMT - Egypt - Religion - SN:33 - ID:11011575

    CAIRO, Dec 31 (MENA) – Dar Al-Ifta announced that Wednesday, 1 January 2025 will be the first day of the Islamic month of Rajab. On this occasion, Dar Al-Ifta extended warm greetings to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, wishing him continued health ....

  • Awqaf min. praises NMA ad cancellation on Quran Radio station

    Date: 2024-12-29 19:14:50 GMT - Egypt - Religion - SN:52 - ID:11009260

    CAIRO, Dec 29 (MENA) – Minister of Awqaf Osama el Azhari Sunday praised the National Media Authority (NMA) decision to cancel commercial advertisements aired on the Holy Quran Radio station. Azhari said this is a wise decision that preserves the ....

  • Egypt’s Mufti, Libyan delegation discuss fatwa training cooperation

    Date: 2024-12-25 17:33:13 GMT - Egypt - Religion - SN:40 - ID:11005071

    CAIRO, Dec 25 (MENA) – Egypt’s Mufti Nazir Ayyad met with Sheikh Akram Farag Al-Grary, President of the Libyan branch of the World Association for al-Azhar Graduates, to discuss cooperation over training Libyan students in Islamic jurisprudence ....

  • Sisi delegates secretary to extend Christmas greetings to Greek Orthodox community

    Date: 2024-12-25 12:16:21 GMT - Egypt - Religion - SN:15 - ID:11004628

    CAIRO, Dec 25 (MENA) - President Abdel Fattah El Sisi Wednesday delegated Presidential Secretary el-Sayyed Mohamed Reda to the Greek Orthodox Church to extend greetings and attend the Christmas celebration. (MENA) M A E/R G E ....

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