Prime Minister (PM) Moustafa Madbouly congratulated Thursday Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria, and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark on Easter.
In a congratulatory telegram, PM expressed hope to boost peace among all sons of Egypt for the sake of the homeland's security and stability.
The premier announced that next Monday will be an official holiday celebrating Sinai Liberation Day, Sham al-Nessim, and Easter.
The decision stipulated that Monday, April 25, will be an official paid holiday for Sham al-Nessim in all government ministries and departments, public authorities, local administration units, public sector companies, public business companies, and the private sector.