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Soul and Love exhibition: A journey into Coptic heritage at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat has unveiled Soul and Love, a poignant temporary exhibition within the Egyptian Textiles Hall. Curated in collaboration with the Coptic Museum in Cairo, this two-month showcase celebrates the Christmas season and the dawn of the New Year, weaving together threads of art, faith, and history. The identity …

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Egypt banks to close for Coptic Easter and Sham El Nessim

The Central Bank of Egypt has mandated a two-day suspension of operations for all banks in the country on Sunday, April 20th, and Monday, April 21st, 2025, in observance of Coptic Orthodox Easter and Sham El Nessim. According to a statement issued by the bank, services will resume on the morning of Tuesday, April 22nd, …

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Egypt to suspend load-shedding during Coptic Holidays

In a move to ease the burden on Christians during their upcoming holidays, the Egyptian Cabinet has decided to suspend electricity outages. This decision mirrors the measures taken during the holy month of Ramadan. “The Council of Ministers has decided to suspend load shedding nationwide during the Coptic holidays,” the official spokesperson for the Cabinet …

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Firefighters control small fire in Anba Bishoy Church: Minya Governor

Minya Governor Osama al-Qadi announced that a small fire caused by a short circuit in the Anba Bishoy Church in New Minya City was under control, without causing any injuries. Firefighting vehicles were dispatched as soon as the fire was reported. Archbishop Moussa Ibrahim, the official spokesperson for the Coptic Orthodox Church, confirmed that there …

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Photos: Pope Tawadros II congratulates Azhar Grand Sheikh on Eid al-Adha

Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb on Tuesday Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, and a high-level ecclesiastical delegation at the headquarters of Al-Azhar Sheikhdom, They arrived to congratulate the Grand Imam and all Muslims for the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday. The delegation wished his eminence good health …

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