Eid El-Adha

History of Holy Kaaba silver, gold doors

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 - 08:30 GMT

The door was installed on October 31, 1947 and replaced on October 13, 1979 with a gold one that still exists to date.

EGX announces 3-day holiday for Eid El-Adha

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 - 12:46 GMT

Trading will be resumed on Wednesday, August 14, according to EGX’s official website.

Prisoners to be released by presidential pardon in Eid El-Adha

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 - 12:59 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi issued on Thursday a decree to pardon 513 prisoners on the occasion of Eid El-Adha.

716 inmates released per presidential pardon

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 - 12:43 GMT

A total of 716 inmates were released September 18 per August presidential pardon on the occasion of Eid El-Adha. The decision to release the prisoners on the occasion of Eid El-Adha was published earlier in the Gazette.

Parks receive Egyptians to celebrate Eid El-Adha

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 - 01:04 GMT

Egyptians go to public parks, like Fostat Park and Giza Zoo, as well as museums to celebrate Eid.

Sherine Abdel Wahab to perform in London for Eid el-Adha

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 - 09:44 GMT

Famed Egyptian singer Sherine Abdel Wahab will perform a big concert at Hilton London Park Lane on Aug. 25 during Eid el-Adha.

EgyptAir increases domestic flights to 200 in Eid

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 - 12:56 GMT

The breakdown is 61 flights for Sharm El-Sheikh, 52 for Hurghada, 42 for Aswan, 32 for Luxor, nine for Borg Al-Arab, and four for Marsa Alam.

5th Adha as president, Sisi extends Adha feast greetings to all people

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 - 12:37 GMT

Sisi stated: “We thank Allah (God) for these blessed days, and we call upon him to [grant] us security, welfare and blessing.”

Egyptian Project band to perform on Aug. 23 in Cairo Jazz Club

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 - 09:30 GMT

The band achieved success in previous hits such as “Mnen Agebak” (Can’t Find You), “Sofy”, “Sakani el-Gharam Kasan” (I am deep in Love) and others.

The significance of Arafat Day

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 - 09:10 GMT

Also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, Eid El-Adha is one of the 2 Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide on a yearly basis and is not only about enjoying our three to 4 day holiday from work.

Banks off for 4 days on Eid El-Adha: CBE

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 - 11:34 GMT

CBE added in a statement that work will resume on Sunday, August 26.

More than 8K livestock heads, 1,200 tons of frozen meat in markets ahead of Bairam

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 - 02:19 GMT

The ministry said the frozen meat will be sold at LE 45 per kilo while 1,420 tons of frozen chicken will be released at price of LE 33 per kilo.

Hala Shiha returns to cinema with Mohamed el-Sobky production

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 - 02:17 GMT

The star returns to the film industry after a hiatus of many years because of wearing Hejab.

Eid El-adha to witness the release of 3 new musical albums

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 - 11:25 GMT

Three albums to be released before Eid El-Adha.

Planning Ministry to evaluate employees after Eid vacation

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 - 08:30 GMT

Minister of Planning: “Evaluation of the skills of the administrative system’s employees starts after Eid Al Adha.”

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