Leader and Patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church, Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria, led a delegation of Christian leaders from Egypt to visit the Grand Imam, Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb Shaykh al-Azhar, in Cairo to extend well-wishes and congratulations on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr following the month of Ramadan.
In his statement, Pope Tawadros said:
“I am pleased to extend to you and to our Muslim brothers in Egypt and around the world my sincere congratulations on the approaching occasion of Eid al-Fitr. We feel happy every time we meet, whether at Al-Azhar or in the Orthodox Church. These meetings renew the bonds of love between Muslims and Christians in Egypt, and I hope love will last forever, and that good relations, harmony, and progress continue for our people and our beloved Egypt.”
On his part, His Excellency the Shaykh of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif welcomed Pope Tawadros II and the accompanying high-level delegation, saying:
“Welcome to Al-Azhar Al-Sharif. We thank you for your kind sentiments, and we appreciate this visit that reflects the relationship of friendship and brotherhood that unites us Egyptians—Muslims and Christians—and confirms the depth of our ties, holding us together as one national fabric.”
He further spoke about the Egyptian Family House initiative and its role in preserving the unity of the Egyptian community, describing it as one of the key outcomes of cooperation between Al-Azhar and the Egyptian churches. He emphasized its vital role in combating extremist ideologies and promoting coexistence.
