Professor Dr. Akmal Shawky, Dean of the Faculty of Specific Education at Zagazig University, extends his sincerest congratulations and best wishes to His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, and to all Coptic Christians on the occasion of Christmas. He prays to God Almighty that this occasion will return to our beloved Egypt with peace, stability, and prosperity, under the wise leadership of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
Professor Dr. Shawky noted that this message of congratulations embodies the university's national and social role in fostering a spirit of love and strengthening the values of citizenship among all Egyptians. This aligns with Zagazig University's commitment, under the patronage of His Excellency Professor Dr. Khaled El-Darandaly, President of the University, to supporting social cohesion and promoting a culture of peace and coexistence. The Dean of the College affirmed that celebrating this national religious occasion reflects the highest ideals of national unity and fraternity among the Egyptian people, embodying the deep bonds that unite all Egyptians as one, and reinforcing the values of tolerance, peace, and coexistence, which have always been among the most prominent pillars of Egyptian national identity.
He also emphasized that Egypt will remain a leading model regionally and internationally in respecting religious pluralism and strengthening national unity and cohesion. He stressed that these community events reflect national cohesion and solidify the spirit of belonging and responsibility towards the nation, contributing to societal stability and the achievement of comprehensive development.
In closing, Professor Akmal Shawky expressed his wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the nation's people, and for the continued academic, research, and community service of the College's students, faculty members, and staff. He affirmed that these celebrations promote the values of mutual respect and support the spirit of active participation in building a cohesive and prosperous society.