Eidul Fitr

Fierce fighting for key Aleppo road

Beirut - Arab Today

The Syrian army advanced within firing range of the rebels’ sole supply route to Aleppo in heavy fighting on Thursday despite its announcement of a ceasefire for the Eidul Fitr holiday. Rebel group Jaish al Islam said four of its fighters were killed trying to stop the army from cutting the Castello Road, the only route into rebel-held areas ofRead more

Arab League chief, Yemeni president exchange Eid greetings

Riyadh - Arab Today

Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi on Wednesday received a phone call from Arab League (AL) Secretary-General Ahmed Abul Gheit who greeted him on the occasion of Eidul Fitr. Abul-Gheit has reiterated AL support for Yemen's legitimate leadership, as well as offering all forms of assistance to restore its security and stability. Meanwhile, Hadi praised AL stances toward Yemen duringRead more

Haniyeh: No ongoing Hamas-Israeli prisoner-swap talks

Gaza City - Arab Today

Deputy chairman Ismail Haniyeh denies ongoing prisoner-swap talks between Hamas and Israel. Delivering a speech on Eidul Fitr on Wednesday, Haniyeh said the prisoners issue tops the movement's agenda. He added, however, that Hamas will not start talks with Israel until it respects its previous agreements. He said "the movement is not hasty about prisoner-exchange talks with Israel." Concerning IsraeliRead more

Azhari: Suicide to fade away at hands of honest Egyptian people

Cairo - Arab Today

Terror will fade away at the hands of honest Egyptian people, Osama Azhari, a member at the Presidential Advisory Council on Community Development, said in Eidul Fitr sermon on Wednesday. Delivering Eidul Fitr sermon at Alexandria's Mohamed Kurayyim Mosque in the presence of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, Azhari underlined that religion is against terror. He voiced hope that EgyptRead more

Sisi greeted by Azhar Imam on Bairam

Cairo - Arab Today

The Grand Imam of Al Azhar, Ahmed el Tayyeb, has greeted President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on the advent of Eidul Fitr (Lesser Bairam). In a telephone call on the occasion, the Grand Imam wished Egypt and all countries progress, development and prosperity, said a statement issued by Al Azhar. The statement pointed out that the president expressed his supportRead more

Security plan drawn up to secure Eidul Fitr celebrations

Cairo - Arab Today

An expanded security plan was drawn up to secure celebrations of Eidul Fitr, scheduled to start on Wednesday, Assistant Interior Minister and Director of the General Department for Civil Protection Maj. Gen. Mohamed Saqr said. Speaking to MENA on Tuesday, Saqr said the security plan was outlined upon directives by Interior Minister Magdy Abdel Ghaffar. Policemen will be deployed nationwideRead more

Defence Minister praises servicemen's sacrifices to protect Egypt

Cairo - Arab Today

Minister of Defense and Military Production Sedqi Sobhi has praised sacrifices made by servicemen to protect Egypt and secure its borders. Attending an Iftar banquet with personnel of the Western Military Region, Sobhi greeted the Egyptian servicemen on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, scheduled to start on Wednesday. He stressed that the Egyptian army is capable of foiling any attemptRead more

Pope Tawadros II greets Prime Minister on Eidul Fitr

Cairo - Arab Today

Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark Diocese greeted on Tuesday Prime Minister Sherif Ismail on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, due to start on Wednesday. In his cable of greetings, Pope Tawadros II wished Egypt prosperity and welfare. Source: MENARead more

Sisi greeted by Pope Tawadros on Eidul Fitr

Cairo - Arab Today

Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark Diocese greeted on Tuesday President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, scheduled to start on Wednesday. In his cable of greetings, Pope Tawadros wished all success for Sisi in his bids to protect Egypt against hazards. Source: MENARead more

Pope Tawadros greets Azhar Grand Imam on Eidul Fitr

Cairo - Arab Today

Head of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church Pope Tawadros II on Tuesday sent a cable of greetings to Azhar Grand Imam Sheikh Ahmed el Tayyeb on the occasion of Eidul Fitr. In his message, the pope voiced his best wishes for all Muslims on the occasion of Eidul Fitr, praying to God that all efforts exerted to elevate our country wouldRead more