Egypt's Endowments Minister Appoints Engineering Official and Announces 3,392 Burda Councils
Egypt's Minister of Endowments appointed Engineer Samah El Sayed to oversee the General Department of Engineering Affairs while announcing 3,392 Burda recitation councils nationwide.
Egypt's Minister of Endowments, Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, has appointed Engineer Samah El Sayed Fawzy to oversee the General Department of Engineering Affairs at the ministry's headquarters for a one-year term.
Supporting National Expertise
The ministry stated that the appointment reflects its commitment to supporting qualified national professionals and benefiting from technical and administrative expertise to improve engineering performance.
One-Year Assignment
Engineer Samah El Sayed Fawzy will oversee the General Department of Engineering Affairs for one year under the ministry's administrative framework.
3,392 Burda Recitation Councils Nationwide
The Ministry of Endowments also announced the organization of 3,392 councils for the recitation of Imam Al-Busiri's Burda poem in major mosques across Egypt after Maghrib prayer on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Reviving Islamic Heritage
The initiative aims to revive religious gatherings that combine remembrance of Allah with Islamic knowledge while strengthening spiritual values and love for Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Promoting Moderate Religious Discourse
The ministry emphasized that these councils are part of its strategy to promote moderation, combat extremism and ideological deviation, and spread the values of mercy, tolerance, and balanced Islamic teachings.
Who was appointed to oversee Engineering Affairs?
Engineer Samah El Sayed Fawzy.
How long is the appointment?
One year.
How many Burda councils will be organized?
3,392 councils.
When will the Burda councils be held?
After Maghrib prayer on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
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