Date of source: Thursday, January 2, 2014
The Churches and dioceses in Egypt have witnessed intensified security measures by the armed forces and police. In Gharbia, Mar GirgisChurch in Tanta has witnessed high attendance of New Years Mass among intense security procedures. On the other hand, in Qena, the security forces have preempted a...
Date of source: Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Hāttim Anān, brother of General Sāmi ‘Anān, former Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, stated that he is holding negotiations with some of the heads of the Sufī orders to support his brother in the forthcoming parliamentary elections (Alī Kamāl, al- Shurūq, Aug 5, p. 3).
Date of source: Wednesday, January 1, 2014
In a meeting with Dr. Ahmad al-Tayyīb, Shaykh al-Azhar, and Dr. Shawqī ʿAllām, the Grand muftī, Pope Tawāḍrus stated that Egyptians are not to be categorized on religious basis and that Muslims and Christians are in a state of harmony.
Date of source: Monday, August 4, 2014
Al-Azhar’s Supreme Sheikh, Ahmad al-Tayyib, issued a statement yesterday, in which he called for an end to what he referred to as, ‘the Palestinian Holocaust.’
Date of source: Tuesday, May 27, 2014
In a historic visit to al- Aqsá Mosque, Catholic Pope Francis, called for peace and justice.
Date of source: Tuesday, May 27, 2014
The Muslim Brotherhood and its supporters have attempted to execute a number of attacks with improvised explosives near polling stations.
Date of source: Tuesday, May 27, 2014
The Muslim Brotherhood and its supporters have attempted to execute a number of attacks with improvised explosives near polling stations.
Date of source: Monday, May 26, 2014
Al- Shurūq reports on previous Coptic members of the FJP who are now choosing to elect ‘Abd al- Fatāh al-Sīsī.
Date of source: Sunday, May 25, 2014
The Coptic Orthodox Church has called for positive participation in the presidential elections. Bishop Mūsá, Bishop of Youth, has stated that taking part in the elections is voting for Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, May 25, 2014
The Ministry of Endowments has requested all departments and offices affiliated to it to allow the employees to ‘fulfill their national duty’ and take part in the elections .