Date of source: الثلاثاء, شباط (فبراير) 14, 2023
On 15th February 2023, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will begin with the participation of various Christian churches and will be attended by Pope Tawāḍrūs II and representatives from the various Christian denominations. The opening ceremony will be held at St. Mark’s Cathedral in...
Date of source: الاثنين, شباط (فبراير) 13, 2023
Significant controversy was triggered by Maī ʿAbdullāh, a first-division student of the Faculty of Dentistry at Sinai University, after she posted through a leaflet on her personal account directing insults at the Prophet Muḥammad, and mocking heaven and the ḥijāb.
In her post, Maī said: “I believe...
Date of source: الاثنين, شباط (فبراير) 13, 2023
A Coptic delegation from the Parish of Esnā and Armant has congratulated the Orthodox Coptic inhabitants of al-Dayr village in the south of Luxor on the occasion of the annual celebration of the birth of Aḥmad ibn Idrīs. The village is home to a mosque bearing the name of the saint, whose lineage...
Date of source: الجمعة, آذار (مارس) 10, 2023
Dr. Shawqī ʿAllām, the Grand Muftī of the Republic of Egypt, has said there is no difference between Muslims and Christians regarding obtaining the honor of martyrdom, as both shed their blood in defense of the homeland against enemies and terrorists.
Date of source: الأحد, شباط (فبراير) 12, 2023
Sinai University has summoned Maī ʿAbdullāh, a student in the first grade of the dentistry school, for investigation on charges of contempt of religion after she insulted the prophet Muḥammad and mocked the ḥijāb and heaven, among other things.
Date of source: الجمعة, آذار (مارس) 10, 2023
A leading activist for women's issues has said that sharīʿa (i.e. Islamic law) should be given credit for the emancipation of women, and has further remarked that the Holy Qurʾān guaranteed their dignity and drew attention to their role in shaping societies.
Date of source: الاثنين, شباط (فبراير) 13, 2023
The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Ṭamūh has started a new course for youths entitled “Sacred Agpeya”, which will begin on February 16 and last for one month.
Date of source: الاثنين, شباط (فبراير) 13, 2023
On February 3rd, Pope Tawāḍrūs II of the Coptic Orthodox Church attended ceremonies marking the 10th anniversary of the Papal Office for Projects.
Date of source: الأحد, شباط (فبراير) 12, 2023
The Egyptian Ministry of Awqāf (religious endowments) discredited a video clip showing an imām playing soccer inside a mosque, which sparked an outcry amongst Muslims in Egypt.
Date of source: الأحد, شباط (فبراير) 12, 2023
Pope Tawāḍrūs II of the Coptic Orthodox Church said that leaders of the Christian denominations in Egypt have sowed the seeds of affection for 10 years since they established the Egyptian Council of Churches.