The Grand Imam calls for the establishment of a committee of wise men from the African continent and prominent religious leaders to alleviate the severity of crises and conflicts in the African Sahel and Horn of Africa regions.Former President of Niger: I am pleased to meet the Grand Imam and look f
The Grand Imam: We are ready to increase scholarships for Pakistani students and establish a center for teaching Arabic in Islamabad.
The spread of extremist ideology is orchestrated by well-funded states and global entities seeking to weaken the Muslim community and subject it to c
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar: Our hope rests on you to confront the absurd wars afflicting our world.
We took the initiative to build bridges of cooperation with religious leaders around the world to promote human fraternity, peace, and dialogue.
We established a unique partnersh
The Grand Imam receives the President of Cairo University to discuss ways to enhance scientific and cultural cooperation.
His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Prof. Ahmad al-Tayyeb received today, Monday, at Al-Azhar headquarters, Professor Mohamed Sami Abdel-Sadek, President
The President of the Maldives invites the Grand Imam to visit the country.The Maldivian Foreign Minister requests that the Grand Imam establish an Arabic language center in the Maldives, and the Grand Imam welcomes the request.The Maldivian Foreign Minister adds: “Al-Azhar graduates enjoy a distingu
His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders (MCE), Prof. Ahmad al-Tayyeb, received today, Thursday, at Al-Azhar headquarters, Ambassador Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi, the new UAE Ambassador to Egypt, wishing him every success in carrying out his duties in h
Freedom is not a license to offend religious sanctities, the Grand Imam
Swedish people respect Islam and reject insults against it, Swedish Ambassador to Egypt
His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Prof. Ahmad al-Tayyeb received Ambassador Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt,
Today, Sunday, His Eminence Prof. Ahmed Al-Tayyeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, received Mr. Iwai Fumio, the Ambassador of Japan to Egypt, to discuss ways of enhancing mutual cooperation. The Grand Imam said that Al-Azhar hosts more than 70 thousand international students from more than one hundred c
The Grand Imam directs Al-Azhar leaderships to quickly take charge of the case of student Aya Muhanna, who is battling cancer and disability, and to fulfill all her needs as soon as possible.
His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Prof. Ahmad al-Tayyeb received the outst
The Grand Imam: We seek to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood among the components of the nation and unite it.
Aga Khan V: Al-Azhar is a beacon of moderation and centrism in the Islamic world.
Aga Khan V: We follow the Grand Imam's efforts to promote peace and dialogue around the world.
His Emin
Grand Imam’s meetings
October 25, 2025
Al-Azhar Grand Imam receives former Niger President Mohamed Issoufou to discuss strengthening cooperation
The Grand Imam calls for the establishment of a committee of wise men from the African continent and prominent religious leaders to alleviate the severity of crises and conflicts in the African Sahel and Horn of Africa regions.Former President of Niger: I am pleased to meet the Grand Imam and look f
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Al-Azhar Grand Imam meets Pakistani Army Chief to discuss strengthening cooperation
The Grand Imam: We are ready to increase scholarships for Pakistani students and establish a center for teaching Arabic in Islamabad. The spread of extremist ideology is orchestrated by well-funded states and global entities seeking to weaken the Muslim community and subject it to c
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Al-Azhar Grand Imam addresses WCC youth delegation on Islamic moderation and interfaith dialogue
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar: Our hope rests on you to confront the absurd wars afflicting our world. We took the initiative to build bridges of cooperation with religious leaders around the world to promote human fraternity, peace, and dialogue. We established a unique partnersh
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The Grand Imam signs an MoU to enhance cooperation between Al-Azhar University and Cairo University
The Grand Imam receives the President of Cairo University to discuss ways to enhance scientific and cultural cooperation. His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Prof. Ahmad al-Tayyeb received today, Monday, at Al-Azhar headquarters, Professor Mohamed Sami Abdel-Sadek, President
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Al-Azhar Grand Imam receives the Maldivian Foreign Minister, affirms Al-Azhar's readiness to train Maldivian imams
The President of the Maldives invites the Grand Imam to visit the country.The Maldivian Foreign Minister requests that the Grand Imam establish an Arabic language center in the Maldives, and the Grand Imam welcomes the request.The Maldivian Foreign Minister adds: “Al-Azhar graduates enjoy a distingu
MoreOctober 16, 2025
Al-Azhar Grand Imam receives new UAE Ambassador to Cairo, wishes him success
His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders (MCE), Prof. Ahmad al-Tayyeb, received today, Thursday, at Al-Azhar headquarters, Ambassador Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi, the new UAE Ambassador to Egypt, wishing him every success in carrying out his duties in h
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Al-Azhar Grand Imam receives the Swedish Ambassador to Egypt
Freedom is not a license to offend religious sanctities, the Grand Imam Swedish people respect Islam and reject insults against it, Swedish Ambassador to Egypt His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Prof. Ahmad al-Tayyeb received Ambassador Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt,
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Al-Azhar Grand Imam meets Japanese Ambassador in Cairo to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation
Today, Sunday, His Eminence Prof. Ahmed Al-Tayyeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, received Mr. Iwai Fumio, the Ambassador of Japan to Egypt, to discuss ways of enhancing mutual cooperation. The Grand Imam said that Al-Azhar hosts more than 70 thousand international students from more than one hundred c
MoreOctober 2, 2025
In a humanitarian gesture, Al-Azhar Grand Imam honors Aya Muhanna— top blind student in Sohag
The Grand Imam directs Al-Azhar leaderships to quickly take charge of the case of student Aya Muhanna, who is battling cancer and disability, and to fulfill all her needs as soon as possible. His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Prof. Ahmad al-Tayyeb received the outst
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Al-Azhar Grand Imam meets Prince Rahim Aga Khan to discuss strengthening cooperation
The Grand Imam: We seek to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood among the components of the nation and unite it. Aga Khan V: Al-Azhar is a beacon of moderation and centrism in the Islamic world. Aga Khan V: We follow the Grand Imam's efforts to promote peace and dialogue around the world. His Emin
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