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Sunni Islam

A branch of Islam.

School of law (madhhab)

What the sources state

Dar al-Ifta al-Missriyyah states that Dr Nazir Mohammed Ayyad has served as Grand Mufti of the Arab Republic of Egypt since 12 August 2024.

“Currently serving as the Grand Mufti of the Arab Republic of Egypt since August 12, 2024.”
Source: Dar al-Ifta al-Missriyyah

Every quotation above was checked against its source on 3 September 2026.

Observances in 2026

ObservanceDatesHow certain
First day of Ramadan18 February – 19 March 2026May vary
Laylat al-Qadr16 March 2026May vary
Eid al-Fitr20–22 March 2026May vary
Day of Arafah26 May 2026May vary
Eid al-Adha27–30 May 2026May vary
Islamic New Year16 June 2026May vary
Ashura25 June 2026May vary
Mawlid al-Nabi25 August 2026May vary

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