Abdel-Dayem: The opening of Naguib Mahfouz Museum in parallel with the celebrations of Egypt revolution 30June and the artistic activities reflect the emotional nature of Naguib Mahfouz.
Dr. Enas Abdel-Dayem , Minister of Culture, visited the Literature Museum of Naguib Mahfouz in the building of Tkeit Abu Dahab in Al-Azhar in preparation for its opening at the end of this month , this coincide with Egypt's celebrations of 30 June revolution. This visit was attended by the great writer Yusuf al-Qaid, Dr. Fathi Abdel Wahab, head of Cultural Development Fund and Engineer Mohamed Abu Saada, head of Urban Harmony Organization .
Abdel-Dayem said that Culture Ministry defeated many challenges to complete all the works and equipment of Naguib Mahfouz Museum, stressing that what has been accomplished is a pride for all Egyptians and it reflects the country's concern to preserve the historical vocabulary that formed its soft power. She pointed to the re-shaping and beautification of the area facing the museum through a mural carried out by the National Organization for Urban Harmony in cooperation with the Cairo Governorate and through making a portrayal of Naguib Mahfouz in the middle of a number of historical minarets that represent the spirit of his writings, ,noting that the scenario of the presentation of the museum was expressed through the emotional character of Mahfouz.
Furthermore , The Minister invited The organization and individuals to donate their holdings and collectibles to the display pavilion in order to enrich them and shed light on the unknown aspects of the life of the great writer.
It is worthy of note that The Naguib Mahfouz Museum consists of two floors, the first includes:- auditoriums, a visual library, a public library, a library of the most important researches and studies on Naguib Mahfouz's works. The second floor includes:- a pavilion for of certificates and medals obtained by Mahfouz and another pavilion for his personal belongings with the old and modern prints works of Naguib Mahfouz with his hand writing , in addition to his translated works , cinema hall and several other halls bearing the names of ;- " Al- Hara - The Allay " ," Rethaa - lamentations" ," Ahlam Al Rahil - Dreams of departure" , " echoes of biography" , " manifestations and noble"