Al-Azhar Institutes Students Hosted by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture and Touring the Opera House, the Porcelain Museum and the Supreme Council of Culture

Minister of Culture: These tours aim to provide cultural services to all and to raise awareness of Egypt's cultural and civilizational treasures.

Within the framework of implementing the presidential initiative for human development, "A New Beginning for Building the Human Being," the Egyptian Ministry of Culture will host a delegation of Al-Azhar Institute students on an educational trip aimed at introducing them to the activities and events of the various sectors of the ministry. This tour comes in coordination with the Al-Azhar Institutes Sector at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, headed by Sheikh Ayman Abdel-Ghani.

The tour begins with a visit to the "Museum of Islamic Porcelain" at Prince Amr Ibrahim Palace in Zamalek, affiliated with the Plastic Arts Sector, headed by Dr Walid Qanush. This museum is considered one of the most prominent Egyptian artistic museums. The museum was reopened on 15 October after being closed for more than 15 years, and the delegation will be able to explore the museum's distinctive architectural designs and the unique Islamic decorations that adorn its windows, ceilings, and walls, as well as viewing a rare collection of ceramic artifacts representing Egypt's and the Islamic heritage.

The tour will also include a visit to the Egyptian Opera House, headed by Dr. Lamia Zayed, where the students will learn about the Opera House Museum and inspect the training classes of the Talent Development Center, which reflect the ministry's interest in sponsoring the talented and developing their capabilities. The tour will conclude with a visit to the Supreme Council of Culture, under the Secretariat of Dr. Osama Talaat, where a book fair will be held, followed by an introductory seminar about Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and its ancient history.

Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hano, Minister of Culture, said that these tours aim to provide cultural services to all Egyptian layers and to raise the awareness of young people about Egypt's cultural and civilizational treasures, stressing that the ministry seeks to care for the outstanding students from various educational institutions and to provide diverse cultural programs to enhance their connection to Egyptian heritage.

It is scheduled that 35 female students from Al-Azhar Al-Sharif will participate in this first visit, accompanied by: Dr. Ahmed Al-Sharqawi, Head of the Central Administration for Education Affairs, and Dr. Nawal Hosni, Head of the Central Administration for Student Care in the Al-Azhar Institutes Sector.