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World
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Region
4/20/2023 10:48:55 PM
Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's holiest shrines, and other Sunni Muslim countries announced Thursday the holiday of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the Ramadan fast will begin on Friday.
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Egypt
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Society
4/20/2023 9:57:00 PM
Dar al-Iftaa, Egypt's main authority for issuing religious edicts, announced that Friday 21 April will mark the first day of the Arabic month of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar year 1444, which signifies the beginning of the religious holiday Eid Al-Fitr.
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World
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Region
4/20/2023 8:44:59 PM
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for a ceasefire of "at least three days" in Sudan over Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
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World
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Region
4/19/2023 11:56:55 PM
Arab League (AL) Secretary-General Ahmed Abul-Gheit called on the warring parties in Sudan to stop the fighting during the days of Eid Al-Fitr holiday, to be observed during the weekend, to enable civilians to respond to urgent humanitarian cases.
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Arts & Culture
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Screens
4/19/2023 8:31:06 PM
Ahram Online brings you a selection of films to be released in cinemas across Egypt during Eid Al-Fitr.
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World
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Region
4/19/2023 6:24:06 PM
The United Nations expressed concern Wednesday over the Iraqi authorities' swift closure this week of a displacement camp that had housed more than 300 families with alleged ties to the militant Islamic State group.
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Egypt
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Courts & Law
4/19/2023 11:25:43 AM
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has issued a decree pardoning a number of prisoners in honour of Eid Al-Fitr and Sinai Liberation Day, which fall respectively on this weekend and 25 April.
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World
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Region
4/18/2023 10:54:55 PM
The Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha, issued a statement on Tuesday renewing his call for immediate ceasefire to allow the Sudanese people to practice the ritual of celebrating Eid al-Fitr as a holy Islamic rite.
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Business
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Economy
4/13/2023 10:22:37 PM
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced that banks operating in Egypt will be closed from Thursday to Tuesday, 20-25 April, to celebrate the blessed Eid Al-Fitr and Sinai Liberation Day.
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Egypt
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Society
4/10/2023 4:00:40 PM
The Egyptian cabinet announced on Monday that employees will be given a paid holiday from 20 to 25 April on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr and Sinai Liberation Day.
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Egypt
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Society
4/6/2023 7:10:12 PM
Muslim nations could start celebrating Eid Al-Fitr on Friday 21 April based on astronomical calculations, according to a statement released today by the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics.
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Egypt
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Urban & Transport
3/22/2023 8:57:48 PM
During the holy month of Ramadan and the three-day holiday of Eid Al-Fitr, the three lines of Cairo Metro will extend their working hours by up to one hour, announced the Egyptian Company for Metro Management and Operations (ECM).
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Egypt
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Society
3/12/2023 2:37:24 PM
The Islamic holy month of fasting, Ramadan, will begin on 23 March this year in Egypt and most Arab countries, according to astronomical calculations by the Cairo-based National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG).
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Arts & Culture
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Screens
2/4/2023 12:16:35 PM
The producers of Ramsis-Paris, starring Haifa Wehbe, released the comedy film’s first promo on YouTube Friday
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Egypt
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Society
5/5/2022 12:36:42 PM
Egypt’s Giza Zoo received 100,000 visitors on the third day of the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, Mohamed Ragai, the head of the Central Administration of Zoos, said on Wednesday.
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Egypt
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Society
5/4/2022 3:22:00 PM
Giza Zoo, one of Egypt’s most popular family attractions, received 80,000 visitors on the second day of Eid Al-Fitr holiday, Mohammad Ragai, the head of the Central Administration of Zoos, stated on Tuesday.
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Al-Ahram Weekly
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Entre nous
5/3/2022 4:16:00 PM
Holiday weight gain is a common cause of concern for many people. Yet, by focusing on a few simple strategies, it’s possible to stay on track and still enjoy the festive season
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Egypt
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Society
5/2/2022 7:23:56 PM
Archaeological museums all over Egypt celebrated Labour Day and the advent of Eid El-Fitr by organising special exhibitions in their foyers featuring collections of various artefacts depicting Egyptian celebrations across history.
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Egypt
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Society
5/2/2022 6:56:19 PM
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi attended on Monday a celebration of Eid El-Fitr with the families of Egyptian Armed Forces and police personnel killed or injured in the country’s battle against terrorism.
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Egypt
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Society
5/2/2022 3:56:11 PM
Members of the Egyptian police force distributed on Monday roses and gifts to pedestrians and drivers nationwide in celebration of Eid El-Fitr, a statement by the country’s Ministry of Interior said.
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