Following Prime Minister’s Rejection, Egyptian Christians Petition Government in Case to Recognize Easter Sunday as a Public Holiday

First hearing held in case to officially recognize Easter; presents new opportunity for Egypt to advance religious freedom protections, as petitioners seek to end requirement for millions of Christians to work or attend school on Easter Sunday. ADF International supports the petition to protect Egyptian Christians’ right to worship on Easter in an ancient cradle of Christianity. CAIRO  — 13 OCTOBER. Over