Date of source: Sunday, March 21, 1999
The Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Information will take part in the production of a movie about Jesus Christ and the Holy Family’s visit to Egypt. The movie will be directed by Sameeha Al-Ghounaamy.
Date of source: Sunday, January 24, 1999 to Saturday, January 30, 1999
As part of its millennium celebrations, Egypt is working on a project to revive the path of the Holy Family through the country.
Date of source: Wednesday, January 6, 1999
Around 2000 years ago the Holy Family fled to seek refuge in Egypt fearing persecution from the Roman Emperor. The Virgin Mary, baby Jesus and Joseph fled from Palestine, trekked through the Sinai desert until they reached the Nile Delta.
Date of source: Wednesday, January 6, 1999
One of the most important projects Egypt is embarking on is giving great importance to re-pave the road that was taken by the Holy Family during their visit to Egypt.
Date of source: Monday, January 4, 1999
The year 2000 celebrations will witness a project of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism to draw the map of the Holy Journey into Egypt.
Date of source: Monday, January 4, 1999
The sycamore tree, which is believed to have given shade to the Holy Family during their journey into Egypt, has become a renowned landmark and a tourist site.
Date of source: Monday, November 16, 1998
Amr Mousa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, recently communicated with a number of countries including Japan and European countries, to correct the wrong image given about Egypt following Al-Koshh events.
Date of source: Sunday, November 15, 1998
Minister of Tourism Dr. Mamdouh Al-Beltagi said that all attempts to ravage the relationship between Muslims and Christians will be in vain. The minister pointed out the plan, made by Egypt’s Ministries of Culture and Tourism, to promote the visit of the sites of the Holy Family.
Date of source: Monday, October 19, 1998
Preparations are currently underway to celebrate the passage of 2,000 years since Christ’s birth. The preparations are being made by the Coptic Church and the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism.