Sisi, spoke with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed El-Tayyeb, via phone call on Friday to inquire about his health.

Flanking the eastern edge of Islamic Cairo is Al Azhar Park, one of Cairo's largest parks. Formerly a garbage dump, Al Azhar Park now features an array of fountains, manicured gardens, recreation ...

The grand imam of Al-Azhar in Egypt, the highest seat of Sunni Muslim learning, called on Arab leaders on Tuesday to take a “unified stance” on plans to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.

But today, dressed in a navy blue blazer, brown pants and a navy sweater, the pharmacy professor is making his way back to the university where he taught before the war: Al-Azhar University.