However, opposing opinions agree on the foundation of Al-Azhar University in Cairo, which was established in 970 AD during the Fatimid Era in Egypt before many other renowned universities around ...

PETALING JAYA: The foreign ministry has confirmed that eight Malaysian students from Al-Azhar University were involved ...

Egypt's Al-Azhar hosted a grand celebration on Sunday to mark the 1,079th anniversary of its foundation in the year 970 AD, ...

Adam is the son of a fisherman who is given a rare opportunity to study at Cairo's Al-Azhar University. But he quickly becomes a player in Egypt's religious and political elites' vicious power battle.

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Al Azhar’s Global Fatwa Center uses digital tools to issue fatwas, settle disputes, and fight extremism during Ramadan.

Muslims around the world are among the well-wishers expressing gratitude as Pope Francis recovers at his Vatican home after a monthlong hospitalization from double pneumonia.

Pakistan Embassy in Cairo organised a Pakistan Cultural Evening in collaboration with Egyptian Ministry of Culture during the weeks-long event of Ramazan Nights at Cairo Opera House. The students ...

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 ...