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February 16, 2009
No. 13794

Egypt: Al-Azhar Sheikh Aims To Step Down

Sources at Al-Azhar have revealed that Al-Azhar Sheikh Muhammad Sayyed Tantawi intends to submit his resignation to Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmad Natif, due to deteriorating health and due to his advanced age.

Tantawi is 81.

Source: Al-Masryoun, Egypt, February 15, 2009


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