Urgent| President Sisi ratifies the annexation of the Grand Mosque of Egypt in the Administrative Capital to the Ministry of Endowments
In an important step that confirms the interest of the political leadership in supporting and developing the preaching and scientific infrastructure in Egypt, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi approved the transfer of the affiliation of the Grand Mosque of Egypt in the New Administrative Capital to the Ministry of Endowments. This decision comes within the framework of strengthening the cultural and religious role of the major mosques in Egypt. It supports the state’s efforts to spread rational Islamic culture.
The Ministry of Endowments announced that it would assume full scientific and advocacy supervision of the Grand Mosque of Egypt, the Islamic Cultural Center, and Dar The Holy Qur’an, as the Ministry works to provide comprehensive advocacy and scientific programs in line with the mosque’s mission and its pioneering role.
He stressed Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, Minister of Endowments, said that the Ministry will make every effort to transform the mosque into a distinguished scientific, religious and tourism platform, noting that next Friday will be the first gathering that the Ministry assumes responsibility in the mosque.
This decision is a confirmation of the vision of the political leadership. In strengthening Egypt’s position as a beacon of moderate Islamic thought, it also represents a strategic step towards investing in the unique infrastructure of the Grand Mosque of Egypt, which is considered one of the most prominent landmarks of the New Administrative Capital in enhancing Egypt’s cultural and advocacy role on both levels. Regional and international.
In a related context, it received Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, Brigadier General Maher Al-Sayed, General Supervisor of the Grand Mosque of Egypt, the Islamic Cultural Center, and the House of the Holy Quran, at the Ministry’s General Office in the Administrative Capital. The Minister expressed his happiness with Brigadier Maher Al-Sayed joining the work team, praising his distinguished administrative competence and the great experience he acquired through his management. The success of Al-Moshir Mosque since its opening in 2015 AD.
The Minister indicated that his experience will contribute significantly to Achieving the Ministry’s vision of transforming the Grand Mosque of Egypt into a global advocacy edifice.
The Minister concluded his speech by sending a message of thanks and gratitude to His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for his continued support for the Ministry of Endowments, stressing that the Ministry Determined to achieve the vision of the political leadership in transforming the Grand Mosque of Egypt into a global icon that confirms the greatness of Egyptian civilization and its ancient Islamic heritage.
