Engineer Hazem El-Ashmouni, Governor of Al-Sharkia, received Sheikh Ali Gouda, Director General of Al-Sharkia Preaching Zone, and his accompanying delegation to discuss avenues of cooperation between the governorate and the Islamic Research Academy at Al-Azhar, in coordination with the Directorates of Religious Endowments and Youth and Sports, The aim is to implement a number of outreach and awareness caravans at youth centers and mosques throughout the governorate, promoting moderate Islamic thought, reinforcing ethical values ​​and positive behaviors, and countering practices alien to society. The meeting took place at the Governor's office in the Governorate building.

The Governor began the meeting by welcoming the attendees and emphasizing that Al-Azhar will remain a beacon of knowledge and enlightened thought, a steadfast bastion of national and religious identity, and a fundamental pillar in human development and the preservation of awareness, This contributes to strengthening the foundations of stability and maintaining the nation's standing and leadership, He also noted the scientific and educational renaissance and global leadership Al-Azhar is witnessing under the leadership of His Eminence the Grand Imam, Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar, in disseminating the tolerant message of Islam and its enlightened moderate thought.

Governor of Al-Sharqia praised the historical and national role played by Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, over more than ten centuries, in spreading the tolerant teachings of Islam, consolidating the values ​​of moderation and centrism, and promoting a culture of dialogue, coexistence and peace.

For his part, the Director General of Preaching in Al-Sharkia and his accompanying delegation expressed their appreciation for Al-Sharkia Governor's support of outreach and awareness efforts. They emphasized that Al-Azhar places raising community awareness at the top of its priorities through its diverse activities in mosques, schools, institutes, youth centers, hospitals, and other venues. This is in implementation of the directives of His Eminence the Grand Imam, Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar, regarding the necessity of concerted efforts by all state institutions to uphold the value system and confront behaviors alien to society.

During the meeting, the Director General of Preaching in Al-Sharkia explained that coordination had been established with the Directorates of Religious Endowments and Youth and Sports to implement a number of outreach and awareness caravans this week, These caravans will visit youth centers and mosques within the districts, cities, and local units of  Qanayat, Zagazig, Bilbeis, and Abu Hammad districts, This initiative is part of the efforts to spread community awareness, correct misconceptions, and reinforce the true teachings of Islam, which are based on moderation and balance.