Prayers
Egypt’s endowment ministry says public charity Iftar tables are forbidden this Ramadan
Egypt
February 28, 2021
Egypt’s endowment ministry says public charity Iftar tables are forbidden this Ramadan
The Ministry of Endowments said that the tarawih prayers will be performed during next Ramadan under strict coronavirus precautionary measures…
After 130 days of suspended activities, Copts return to churches in Alexandria
Egypt
August 3, 2020
After 130 days of suspended activities, Copts return to churches in Alexandria
The Coptic Orthodox Cathedral and 100 churches reopened in Alexandria on Monday, welcoming Coptic worshipers to attend the first divine…
Egypt’s Radio and TV Union to broadcast Eid prayers from Al-Sayeda Nafeesah Mosque
Egypt
May 21, 2020
Egypt’s Radio and TV Union to broadcast Eid prayers from Al-Sayeda Nafeesah Mosque
The Egyptian Radio and Television Union will broadcast the Eid al-Fitr prayers from Al-Sayeda Nafeesah Mosque, said the spokesperson for…
Muslim pilgrims converge on Jamarat for ritual stoning of the devil
Middle East
August 11, 2019
Muslim pilgrims converge on Jamarat for ritual stoning of the devil
JAMARAT, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) – Muslims from around the world hurled pebbles at a giant wall in a symbolic stoning…
In Jerusalem, thousands pray at Al-Aqsa on last Friday of Ramadan
Middle East
June 1, 2019
In Jerusalem, thousands pray at Al-Aqsa on last Friday of Ramadan
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Muslims attended prayers at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem amid tight security on the…
2,500 Copts to attend Christmas mass in Egypt’s largest church amid tight security
Egypt
December 23, 2017
2,500 Copts to attend Christmas mass in Egypt’s largest church amid tight security
Archbishop Sergius Sergius, under-secretary of the Coptic Orthodox Church, said that about 2,500 Christian worshipers will attend the Christmas Mass…
Shubra al-Kheima church cancels prayers after threats
Egypt
November 11, 2017
Shubra al-Kheima church cancels prayers after threats
The Shubra al-Kheima church administration, or diocese, decided on Friday to cancel prayers at Pope Kirolos church and Archidiacon Habib…