In the Al-Hussein quarter in Islamic Cairo, the historic Mosque and University of A-Azhar stands welcoming worshippers, students and visitors. The edifice, re-opened by President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi ...

Egypt's El-Sisi and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Bin Salman inaugurated on Tuesday renovation work of Al Azhar Mosque (Photo: Al-Azhar's official website) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and ...

(Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama addresses the Muslim world Thursday from the Egyptian capital Cairo, which has an Islamic quarter filled with architectural treasures. Following are some facts ...

The holy month brings a unique charm to Egypt, with historic mosques illuminated by thousands of lanterns, streets bustling ...

CAIRO, Egypt — During the sweaty morning commute through one of Cairo’s busiest subway stations, passengers can now find the answers to some of life’s thorniest dilemmas. Al Azhar, the revered ...

CAIRO (RNS) – Four years ago, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi called on state-supported Muslim clerics “to improve the image of Islam in front of the world.” In response, Islamic religious ...

At its twenty-first session, the Committee requested the Centre, in agreement with the national authorities concerned, to organize a mission to study the conservation activities underway at Al-Azhar ...

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's seat of Islamic learning, al-Azhar, will launch a satellite channel to give the world a better understanding of Islam and counter some Islamic outlets preaching "extremist ...