Egypt
Egypt’s leading Sunni Islamic authority, Al-Azhar, has issued on Friday 27 March, a strong condemnation of the ongoing closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli authorities, describing the move as a grave violation of religious freedom and international law. In an official statement published on its social media platforms, the Sheikhdom denounced the continued restriction of access to the mosque, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan and the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, and extending beyond. Al-Azhar stressed that Al-Aqsa holds…
