The time and date of the incident were recorded as 10:48 PM on Saturday, March 25th, 2023. Masrawy reported that the Ministry of Endowments addressed the rumors regarding a muezzin being killed following Tarawih prayers in an Alexandria Governorate mosque. The ministry clarified that the altercation occurred outside the mosque and did not involve anyone affiliated with endowments. Hisham Abdulaziz, the religious sector head at the ministry, confirmed that the incident happened following Tarawih prayers, mosque closure, and worshippers’ departure on Friday evening. Additionally, the ministry noted that the mosque had two workers associated with endowments and a sermon-leading preacher.
10:48 PM
Saturday, March 25, 2023
(Masrawy):
The Ministry of Endowments revealed the truth regarding what was reported regarding the killing of a muezzin following Tarawih prayers in a mosque in Alexandria Governorate.
The ministry said, in a statement today, Saturday, that the quarrel took place outside the mosque between the aforementioned and others, and neither he nor any of those who quarreled with him had anything to do with endowments.
Hisham Abdulaziz, head of the religious sector in the ministry, explained that the aforementioned incident occurred following the completion of Tarawih prayers, the closure of the mosque, and the departure of the worshipers on Friday evening.
The statement added that the mosque has two workers affiliated with the endowments and a rewarding preacher who leads prayers and Friday sermons.
In conclusion, the Ministry of Endowments has clarified the situation regarding the reported killing of a muezzin in Alexandria. The incident was a result of a quarrel outside the mosque, and neither the muezzin nor the others involved had any affiliation with the endowments. As we strive for accuracy and truth in journalism, let us remember the importance of fact-checking and verifying information before reporting it to the public.