Eid Al-Adha

542 inmates released on occasion of Eid al-Adha

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 - 05:12 GMT

This group was released on the occasion of Eid al-Adha celebrations (Muslims’ Grand Feast).

More than 1.6K prisoners released on occasion of Eid al-Adha

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 - 10:10 GMT

A total of 1,024 inmates were given a presidential pardon, while 610 others were released on parole, said the Egyptian Ministry of Interior on Monday.

Over 3,700 sacrifice animals slaughtered for free on Eidul Adha

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 - 09:36 GMT

Mahmod said a total of 3,715 sacrifice animals were slaughtered for free on the first day of Eidul Adha nationwide.

Sisi inspects greenhouses' project at Mohamed Naguib military base

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 - 12:31 GMT

President Abdel Fatah el Sisi on Sunday made an inspection tour by a plane in the greenhouses' project at Mohamed Naguib military base

In Pics: Sisi visits Massa Alamein resort, follow up on construction progress

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 - 12:19 GMT

Shortly after performing Eid al-Adha prayers on Sunday, President Abdel Fatah el Sisi head to Massa Alamein resort as he took a tour there

Several plays to be staged during Eid al-Adha holidays, know the details

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 - 10:30 GMT

With more than one new show, the private sector theater is ready for Eid al-Adha, while the state theaters will continue to host its performances.

In Pics: Egyptians perform Eid al-Adha prayer

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 - 07:43 GMT

A total of 6,505 areas were allocated for performing the prayer and appointed 13,000 Imams to give the Eid sermons nationwide. Some of the allocated praying areas were set in vicinity of some churches.

In pics: Giza Zoo prepares for Eid al-Adha visitors

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 - 07:00 GMT

Giza Zoo is one of the most common places in which families choose to spend their time during Eid.

Sisi extends best wishes to Egyptians for Eid al-Adha

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 - 05:58 GMT

"I congratulate the great Egyptian people on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. May Allah sends his blessings of the feast on every Egyptian family with goodness, compassion and tolerance,” Sisi said.

Security forces seize more than 20K kg of hash ahead of Eid al-Adha

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 - 02:16 GMT

The police arrested 52 drug dealers in 13 governorates, namely Cairo, Menoufia, Matrouh, Beheira, Qalyubia, Ismailia, Alexandria, Suez, Dakahlia, Port Said, Minya, Qena, and Sharkia.

CFDL sets up hotline to monitor, document sexual harassment in Eid

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 - 12:11 GMT

“The center receives testimonies on ccd.eg2010@gmail.com, and through our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/CCD.egy ,” the statement read.

Grand Imam greets Sisi, Islamic nation on Eid

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 - 11:31 GMT

Grand Imam Ahmed el Tayyeb in a Saturday statement greeted President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi and the Egyptian people on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.

LE 1.5 million of coins to be daily minted in Eid- Finance Ministry

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 - 10:53 GMT

Measures are taken to face any change shortage, head of the Mint Authority Hossam Khedr said in a statement.

Will people obey gov't, stop slaughtering in streets?

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 - 09:30 GMT

Al-Adha marks the end of the Hajj (pilgrimage) to the holy city of Mecca.

Sisi extends his greetings to Egyptian expats on Eid al-Adha

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 - 02:45 GMT

Via the state's embassies and consulates around the globe, President Sisi sent cables of greetings to Egyptian expats on the religious occasion.

Giza allocates some 528 spaces for Eid prayers

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 - 02:36 GMT

Security bodies are on full alert to secure those spaces.

Egypt Intensifies security presence ahead of Eid al-Adha

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 - 02:19 GMT

The ministry intensified presence of security forces around public areas, such as parks, cinemas and famous commercial centers.

Health Ministry declares emergency in hospitals ahead of Adha celebrations

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 - 11:14 GMT

The ministry said it declared a state of emergency in various hospitals to receive all cases during the four-day Eid.

Slaughterhouses available for free use in Eid al-Adha

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 - 03:38 GMT

All publicly owned slaughterhouses will be available for free use to citizens throughout Eid al-Adha days.

Ahmed Helmy reveals 1st teaser of 'Khayaal Maata'

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 - 03:06 GMT

Ahmed Helmy revealed the first teaser of his film "Khayaal Maata" to screen in Eid al-Adha film season.

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