People from various religious backgrounds are appealing the decision of Egypt’s prime minister not to recognize Easter Sunday as a national holiday.
The challenge of the denial came before Egypt’s Administrative Court in early October, stated Alliance Defending Freedom International, which — along with local and other international entities — is supporting the legal endeavor.
The State Commissioners Authority is expected to consider the case Jan. 17.
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The Egyptian government already acknowledges Orthodox and Muslim celebrations, ADF International noted.
“Because Sunday is a regular working day in the country, rather than part of the weekend, many Christians are forced to attend work or school on Easter Sunday,” the group said.
“The lack of recognition of Easter forces Christians to choose between observing their faith and fulfilling their professional or academic duties,” ADF International reported.
World Watch
Approximately 10 million Christians live in Egypt, representing about 10% of the country’s population.
Egypt is No. 40 on Open Doors’ 2025 World Watch List of the 50 places most difficult to be a Christian.
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