Skip to main content

Al-Azhar works to end blood feuds in Egypt

Egypt's top religious institution Al-Azhar is stepping up efforts to stop traditionally long-lasting feuds via local councils and reaching out to the new generation to end the practice.
RTXY9Q2.jpg

CAIRO — Egypt will step up efforts to battle blood feuds and vendettas — a remnant of tribal traditions — through a series of awareness campaigns around the country, especially in the villages and rural areas of Upper Egypt.

Last month, Al-Azhar’s Higher Committee for Blood Feud Reconciliation called on the Islamic Research Complex, a powerful institution whose mission extends from conducting studies on Islamic culture to reviewing publications for their adherence to Islamic principles, to come up with a large-scale awareness program.

Access the Middle East news and analysis you can trust

Join our community of Middle East readers to experience all of Al-Monitor, including 24/7 news, analyses, memos, reports and newsletters.

Subscribe

Only $100 per year.