Al-Azhar
Azhar figure calls on Egyptians to celebrate Easter: ‘It is mentioned in Quran’
Egypt
April 9, 2018
Azhar figure calls on Egyptians to celebrate Easter: ‘It is mentioned in Quran’
Professor of Islamic Sharia at Al-Azhar University Ahmed Karima announced that Easter is an old traditional and social feast that…
UK’s Prince Charles discusses religious tolerance with Egyptian PhD students
Egypt
March 19, 2018
UK’s Prince Charles discusses religious tolerance with Egyptian PhD students
The UK’s Prince Charles of Wales discussed religious tolerance and efforts exerted to combat extremism during a meeting with six Egyptian…
Al-Azhar condemns $190mn Israeli taxes on Jerusalem churches
Egypt
February 27, 2018
Al-Azhar condemns $190mn Israeli taxes on Jerusalem churches
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed al-Tayeb condemned on Tuesday the arbitrary actions of Israel against places of worship in Jerusalem…
Al-Azhar schools, universities to include Jerusalem in teaching curriculum
Egypt
January 19, 2018
Al-Azhar schools, universities to include Jerusalem in teaching curriculum
Al-Azhar Undersecretary Abbas Shouman announced on Thursday that Al-Azhar schools and universities will incorporate teaching students about Jerusalem in Al-Azhar…
Al-Azhar, Higher Education Ministry co-produce 3D animation educational series
Egypt
January 9, 2018
Al-Azhar, Higher Education Ministry co-produce 3D animation educational series
Al-Azhar University and the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology of the Higher Education Ministry has co-produced a 3D animation educational…
Azhar University professor encourages Muslims to celebrate the spirit of Christmas
Society
December 29, 2017
Azhar University professor encourages Muslims to celebrate the spirit of Christmas
A professor of Comparative Fiqh at Al-Azhar University, Saad al-Helaly, encouraged the universal celebration of Christmas, saying Muslims can celebrate…
Dozens protest at Azhar in support of Palestine, against Trump
Egypt
December 22, 2017
Dozens protest at Azhar in support of Palestine, against Trump
Dozens of protesters staged a demonstration for Palestine after Friday prayers at al-Azhar mosque in Cairo. The protesters chanted slogans…
‘Sheikh Jackson’ awaits Al-Azhar verdict after accusations of ‘contempt of religion’
Cinema/TV
December 20, 2017
‘Sheikh Jackson’ awaits Al-Azhar verdict after accusations of ‘contempt of religion’
Amr Salama, the prominent Egyptian director, said on Monday the General Prosecutor conducted an investigation against him because of his latest movie Sheikh…
Egypt’s Al-Azhar head rejects meeting with US Vice President over Jerusalem
Egypt
December 9, 2017
Egypt’s Al-Azhar head rejects meeting with US Vice President over Jerusalem
Egypt’s Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar, Ahmed Al-Tayeb, has rejected a meeting request by US Vice President Mike Pence in protest…
Al-Azhar, Orthodox Coptic Church warn US against changing Jerusalem status
Egypt
December 6, 2017
Al-Azhar, Orthodox Coptic Church warn US against changing Jerusalem status
Al-Azhar, Sunni Islam’s dominant religious institution, and the Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt expressed grave concern on Tuesday over the…