Following the prayer, El-Sisi attended Eid celebration at Al-Manara International Conference Centre, where he was joined by families of martyrs and injured members of the Armed Forces and Police.

The event featured the screening of a documentary titled Eid Memories, followed by Eid songs performed by the Children’s Choir of the Opera House and other artistic performances.

During the ceremony, El-Sisi honoured the families of martyrs and injured security personnel, posing for commemorative photos with their children and relatives in the outdoor playground.

Eid greetings with Arab and Islamic leaders

Earlier, the Egyptian president exchanged Eid greetings with leaders of Arab and Islamic nations, wishing them and their people a blessed Eid and praying for the acceptance of their fasting and prayers.

"I extend my sincerest greetings and best wishes to the great Egyptian people and the Arab and Islamic nations on the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Fitr," El-Sisi wrote on his official Facebook page.

He expressed his hopes that the occasion would bring goodness and blessings and prayed for Egypt’s continued progress, prosperity, security, and stability.

Eid prayers across Egypt

Meanwhile, millions of Egyptian Muslims performed Eid prayers in mosques and open spaces nationwide, following the long-standing tradition of holding large congregational gatherings to celebrate the festival.

Muslims attend a special morning prayer for Eid Al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, outside Al-Sedik Mosque in Cairo. AFP

Muslims pray Eid Al-Fitr prayers, marking the end of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan outside al-Seddik mosque in Cairo, Egypt. AP

Eid Al-Fitr, a three-day festival, falls on the first day of Shawwal in the Islamic Hijri calendar, marking the end of Ramadan.

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