File- Egyptian security forces were deployed in vital places nationwide to secure the Egyptians’ celebration of Eid al-Adha- press photo
CAIRO – 16 July 2021: Ahead of Eid Al-Adha festivals, Egyptian security forces reinforced their presence in the vicinity of vital institutions nationwide, Egypt’s state-owned news agency on Friday.
More forces are stationed in the vicinity of parks, gardens, and beaches to prevent possible violations of the government's decisions on precautionary measures against the new Coronavirus (COVDI-19) pandemic.
On July 20, 2021, Muslims worldwide will celebrate Eid al Adha (Festival of the Sacrifice) while July 18 is the first day of Haj [pilgrimage] rituals.
The Adha honors the day when Prophet Ibrahim -peace be upon him- was ordered to sacrifice his son, Ismael, and because of his obedience, God substituted Ismael with a ram, and this day has become a feast for Muslims since that day.
“And We have ransomed you with a mighty sacrifice” - Qur’an 37:107
In Islam, the sacrificed animal during Al-Adha is divided into parts, in order for the animal’s owner to be able to give a share of the meat to the needy people.
Egypt announced that the national holidays of Eid Al-Adha and the 23rd of July Revolution will span eight days rather than six days to start on July 17 to 24.
The Egyptian cabinet said in a statement on Thursday evening that the official paid holiday will start on July 17 for employees in governmental and private sectors, upon directives from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi during the launch of the first conference for the national project “Haya Karima” (Decent Life) for the development of the Egyptian countryside’s villages.
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