#Al-Azhar
Photo Source: Al Ahram Online President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi has appointed Nazir Ayyad as Egypt’s new Grand Mufti, effective 12 August. Ayyad, who succeeds Shawki Allam, will serve as the 20th Grand Mufti of Egypt and is expected to hold the position for a four-year term. Ayyad, a prominent scholar within the Islamic Research Academy, has held various influential positions, including secretary-general of the academy. His appointment comes as part of President Sisi’s continued efforts to support religious institutions in Egypt.…
