Coptic Christian Holy Week
Egypt prepares for five-day national break starting Thursday
Egypt
April 7, 2026
Egypt prepares for five-day national break starting Thursday
A five-day national break is set to begin this Thursday, as public and private sector employees prepare for an extended…
Egypt bolsters security outside churches ahead of Easter
Egypt
April 13, 2017
Egypt bolsters security outside churches ahead of Easter
Outside of Cairo's St. Mark's Cathedral, the seat of the Coptic Orthodox Pope, a dozen high-ranking police officers are stationed…