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The funeral of Father Simʿān Ibrāhīm, the founder of the Monastery of Saint Simʿān (Simon) al-Kharāz in Moqaṭam, was held on Friday (October 13), where he was laid to rest inside the monastery. The funeral prayers were attended by thousands of Copts and Muslims in the Cathedral of the Virgin Saint...
In the town of Shibīn al-Kōm in al-Minūfīya governorate, there is a store that sells the sweets of al-Mūlid al-Nabawī (the Prophet Muḥammad’s Birthday) that is owned by three Coptic brothers.  
Christians in Egypt celebrated the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, ending in a fast of 15 days, as churches held prayers for two weeks in morning masses.
Every year, August is marked by the Copts’ great celebration of St. Mary, which began on August 7 and runs until August 22.
Pope Tawāḍrūs II of the Coptic Orthodox Church has expressed his gratitude to President ʿAbd al-Fattāḥ al-Sīsī and the government and offered his congratulations to Muslims on the occasion of the imminent ʿEīd al-Fiṭr.
The Grand Imām of al-Azhar, Shaykh Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyīb, made a phone call to Pope Tawāḍrūs II, of the Coptic Orthodox Church, to congratulate him on the celebration of Easter, that falls on this coming Sunday.
Secretary-General of the Islamic Research Academy, Dr. Naẓīr  ͑Ayyād, who was representing the Grand Imām of al-Azhar, Dr. Aḥmed al-Ṭayyīb, delivered a speech at the conference on religious leaders’ role in preserving the environment. It was organized by the Center of Christian-Muslim Understanding...
In the governorate of South Sinai, Muslims, and Christians have worked together to set up Ramaḍān decorations and hang traditional lanterns in the streets of the city of al-Ṭūr, thus setting an example of the close bonds of fraternity and amity between the adherents of the two religions there....
Pope Tawāḍrūs II of the Coptic Orthodox Church has voiced his opinion of Egypt’s unique status as a country that has received numerous blessings throughout its many ages and civilizations. He made the comments during an Easter service at the Saint Mark Cathedral in al-ʿAbbāsīya and offered thanks...
The Grand Muftī of Egypt, Dr. Shawqī ʿAllām, has spoken on the topic of religious differences and diversity, expressing the opinion that diversity among mankind was intentional by God and that there is nothing wrong with it as long as it does not lead to conflict or harm. Dr. ʿAllām, who is also...

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