The Centre was informed that major works concerning the foundations of the Al-Azhar Mosque had been undertaken. Accordingly, in November 1996, a letter was written to the Supreme Council of ...

The Muslim Council of Elders extends its heartfelt congratulations to His Eminence Professor Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, as well as to the ...

Azhar, the highest seat of Sunni Islamic learning, condemned renewed Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Tuesday as “black terrorism”, criticizing world powers for greenlighting Tel Aviv to kill ...

The grand imam of Al-Azhar in Egypt, the highest seat of Sunni Muslim learning, warned on Sunday of the increasing prevalence of Islamophobia, calling for laws to combat it. In a speech to the UN ...

The holy Muslim fasting month has always been an opportunity to share the Iftar meal, with this taking on magnificent ...

Flanking the eastern edge of Islamic Cairo is Al Azhar Park, one of Cairo's largest parks. Formerly a garbage dump, Al Azhar Park now features an array of fountains, manicured gardens, recreation ...