The Egyptian Ministry of Endowments is set to open 30 mosques on Friday, October 9, 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to renovate and develop houses of worship across the country. This initiative aims to provide a suitable environment for worshippers in various parts of Egypt. The mosques to be opened include three new ones, 15 renovated and restored mosques, and 12 mosques that have undergone maintenance and development.
Since July 1, 2026, the Ministry of Endowments has opened a total of 293 mosques, including 196 new, renovated, or restored mosques, and 97 mosques that have undergone maintenance and development. Furthermore, since July 2014, the Ministry has renovated, restored, maintained, and furnished a total of 14,972 mosques at a total cost of approximately EGP 29.235 billion.
The list of mosques to be opened on Friday reflects a geographical diversity across various governorates. In Beni Suef, the Ministry will open the renovated Al-Ikhlas Mosque in the village of Adrasia and the Al-Rahman Mosque in the village of Dahal. In the New Valley Governorate, the Ministry will open the renovated Al-Aman Mosque in the village of Gharb Al-Mohob.
In Sohag, the Ministry will open several mosques, including the renovated Sheikh Khadr Mosque in the village of Al-Talihhat, the newly built Al-Wahid Al-Ahad Mosque in the village of Awlad Salem Bahri, and the renovated Al-Muizz Mosque in the village of Al-Jazeera Al-Wusta. Additionally, the Ministry will open the maintained and developed Sheikh Awaja Mosque in the city of Tahta.
In other governorates, the Ministry will open renovated and maintained mosques, including the Al-Noor Mosque in Damanhour, Beheira Governorate, and the Abdul Razak Abu Al-Khair Mosque in the village of Kom Al-Barka, Kafr El-Dawwar. In Aswan, the Ministry will open the maintained and developed Al-Shahama Mosque in the village of Wadi Al-Saayida.
The Ministry of Endowments' efforts to renovate and develop mosques reflect its commitment to reviving houses of worship across Egypt. This initiative aims to provide a suitable environment for worshippers and promote a sense of community. The Ministry's work in this area demonstrates its dedication to serving the country's religious and social needs.
The ongoing efforts of the Ministry of Endowments to renovate and develop mosques have contributed significantly to the restoration of Egypt's religious heritage. By investing in the renovation and development of mosques, the Ministry is helping to preserve the country's cultural and Islamic identity.
Key points
- The Egyptian Ministry of Endowments has opened 293 mosques since July 1, 2026.
- The Ministry has renovated, restored, maintained, and furnished 14,972 mosques since July 2014 at a total cost of approximately EGP 29.235 billion.
- The Ministry's efforts aim to provide a suitable environment for worshippers and promote a sense of community across Egypt.
