Egypt's Ministry of Awqaf to open 21 mosques across 14 governorates

The Egyptian Ministry of Awqaf is opening 21 mosques across 14 governorates as part of its ongoing initiative to renovate and develop religious sites. The group of mosques includes three newly constructed buildings, 10 renovated or replaced mosques, and eight that have undergone maintenance and development.

Since July 1, 2026, the Ministry has opened a total of 220 mosques, consisting of 150 new constructions or replacements and 70 maintained sites. Since July 2014, the Ministry reports that 14,899 mosques have been renovated, maintained, or furnished at a total cost of approximately 28.961 billion Egyptian pounds.

The new openings span various regions, including Sohag, Assiut, Minya, Giza, Matrouh, New Valley, Beni Suef, Menofia, Fayoum, Cairo, Gharbia, and Luxor.