# Umrah grant distribution in Egyptian governorates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/umrah-grant-distribution-in-egyptian-governorates
> Updated: 2026-09-27T09:33:27.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In Menofia, Governor Amr Al-Gharib held a ceremony to honor the parents of top-performing preparatory certificate students. During the event, a public lottery was conducted to award ten free Umrah trips, donated by businessman Salah Khattab, to recognize the families supporting academic excellence.

Following this, governors in both Menofia and Dakahlia expanded the distribution of free Umrah pilgrimage grants to citizens from vulnerable social groups. In Menofia, Governor Al-Gharib presented six citizens with travel essentials, an initiative supported by the Tahya Misr Fund and the Social Solidarity Directorate. Similarly, in Dakahlia, Governor Tarek Marzouk distributed five community Umrah trips through the Tahya Misr Fund and the Dakahlia Social Solidarity Directorate, noting that beneficiaries were selected based on transparency and integrity standards to assist those most in need.

## Claims

- The Umrah grants were provided through the support of the Tahya Misr Fund. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Governor of Dakahlia distributed 5 free Umrah trips to citizens in Dakahlia. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Governor of Menofia distributed 6 free Umrah grants to citizens in Menofia. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Egyptian governors distribute free Umrah grants in Menofia and Dakahlia

Governors in Egypt's Menofia and Dakahlia regions distributed free Umrah pilgrimage grants to vulnerable citizens, supported by the Tahya Misr Fund.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egyptian-governors-distribute-free-umrah-grants-in-menofia-and-dakahlia

### 2026-09-20: Menofia Governor awards Umrah trips to parents of top students

The Governor of Menofia honored parents of top preparatory certificate students by awarding ten free Umrah trips donated by businessman Salah Khattab.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/menofia-governor-awards-umrah-trips-to-parents-of-top-students

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Cite as: Umrah grant distribution in Egyptian governorates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/umrah-grant-distribution-in-egyptian-governorates