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Al-Azhar, Egypt’s prestigious Islamic institution, denounced Israel on Monday for barring humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, labeling the move a “crime of starving innocent children ...

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.