His Eminence the Grand Imam, Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar, extended his heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, to the valiant men of the Armed Forces, and to the great Egyptian people on the 44th anniversary of the liberation of Sinai.

Al-Azhar affirmed that the anniversary of the liberation of Sinai will remain a cherished memory in the hearts of all Egyptians, an important part of the Egyptian national identity, and will forever stand as a testament to the determination, will, heroism, and great sacrifices of the Egyptian army in defending the homeland and preserving its dignity. Al-Azhar called for drawing inspiration from this great national anniversary to strengthen the values ​​of work and productivity, consolidate the foundations of security, safety, and stability, and move forward towards construction and development, thus fulfilling the aspirations of the Egyptian people for progress and prosperity.