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Al-Azhar Grand Mosque to Dish Out 800 Iftar Packs Daily

Berita Jakarta 23 Feb 2026
The Al-Azhar Grand Mosque in South Jakarta is gearing up to provide 800 free takjil (fast-breaking) packs daily throughout the holy month of Ramadan 1447 Hijri. Al-Azhar Grand Mosque Office Head, ...
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Al Azhar releases new video to confront extremist ideologies

Egypt Independent 22 Feb 2026
Al-Azhar has released the third video in its “Awareness” campaign, aiming at confronting extremist ideologies and refuting misconceptions on the sources of Islamic legislation.
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HM King receives Ramadhan greetings from Al Azhar Grand Imam

Bahrain News Agency 19 Feb 2026
Ahmed Al Tayyeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar Al Sharif and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders, on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadhan ... to His Eminence and members of Al Azhar on the holy month.
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Grand Imam of Al Azhar Exchange Ramadan Greetings, Discuss Peace Initiatives

Gulf News 10 Feb 2026
The Grand Imam of Al Azhar expressed his appreciation to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for the UAE’s sustained support for Al Azhar and its mission and wished him continued good health, as well as progress ...
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Al Azhar celebrates International Day of Human Fraternity

Egypt Independent 05 Feb 2026
Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, the most prestigious Sunni body in the world, organized on Wednesday February 4,2026 a celebration marking the International Day of Human Fraternity, observed annually on February ...
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Grand Imam of Al-Azhar announces decisions on women’s rights, warns against violence, calls for curbing ...

Egypt Today 02 Feb 2026
Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Sheikh of ... It was organized by Al-Azhar in cooperation with the National Council for Women and the Women’s Development Organization (WDO) at the Al-Azhar Conference Center.
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Al-Azhar advocates social change on costly marriage customs

Middle East Online 02 Feb 2026
CAIRO – Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb issued a forceful call to Egyptian families to confront the escalating costs of marriage, highlighting the growing burden of extravagant dowries and wedding expenses on young couples ... ....
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Grand Imam of Al Azhar: Islam affirms women’s equality with men, frees them from pre-Islamic ...

Egypt Today 01 Feb 2026
Sheikh Al Azhar emphasizes that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) promoted the equality and dignity of women, declaring them counterparts to men and instructing respect for their rights.
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Al Azhar denounces blasphemous songs targeting Prophet Muhammed

Egypt Today 31 Jan 2026
The Al-Azhar Center for Fatwas issued a statement condemning acts of blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad- peace and blessings be upon him - in response to videos circulating online that show religious ...
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450-year-old manuscript showcases genius of Arab-Islamic medicine at Al-Azhar Pavilion

Egypt Today 27 Jan 2026
The Al-Azhar Library Museum, located within the Al-Azhar Pavilion at the Cairo International Book Fair, preserves a remarkable intellectual heritage spanning numerous disciplines ... Al-Suwaidi’s ...
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MoARA delegation studies Al Azhar model to promote positive parenting

Oman Observer 26 Jan 2026
MUSCAT. A delegation from the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs (MoARA) visited Egypt to study Al Azhar Al Sharif’s approach to strengthening the role of religious leaders in ....
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Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs Chairman meets with Grand Imam of Al Azhar

Bahrain News Agency 20 Jan 2026
Ahmed Al Tayyeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar, in Cairo ... He also highlighted Al Azhar’s role in bringing together the scholars and thinkers of the nation from different schools of thought to promote unity and prevent sectarian strife.
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Al-Azhar denies rift with Egyptian state, backs religious renewal

Middle East Online 15 Jan 2026
In wide-ranging remarks to Sawt Al-Azhar, Tayeb described reports of discord as fabricated narratives aimed at sowing division and undermining trust in long-established national institutions ... Defending Al-Azhar’s reform record.
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