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Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Receives Archbishop of the Anglican Church and Accompanying Delegation on the Occasion of Eid al-Adha

His Eminence, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Prof. Ahmed al-Tayeb received Archbishop Samy Fawzy, Archbishop of the Episcopal/Anglican Province of Alexandria, along with an accompanying delegation, who extended their congratulations to His Eminence on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.

The delegation wished the Grand Imam continued health and well-being, praying to Almighty God to return these blessed occasions with peace and prosperity upon Egypt and the entire world.
Archbishop Samy Fawzy lauded the deep-rooted relations binding the Anglican Church, Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, and the Islamic Christian Center. He highlighted the joint training courses and workshops held for Al-Azhar imams and church bishops, which serve as vital platforms to exchange views, discuss contemporary issues, and promote the principles of coexistence.

For his part, the Grand Imam expressed his profound appreciation for the kind visit of the Anglican delegation, emphasizing that exchanging visits during festive occasions beautifully reflects the cohesive social fabric of the Egyptian people—both Muslims and Christians—and underscores the deep-seated bonds that unite them.

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