Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism( AOCE) extends its warmest congratulations to the entire world on the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum GEM; one of the greatest monuments of human civilization, telling the story of a nation that believed in peace and built its glory on knowledge, work, and creativity.
The inauguration of this monumental landmark affirms that PEACE is the foundation of prosperity and stability, and that civilizations can only be built upon safe lands that embrace everyone.
EGYPT … the cradle of history and a crossroads of cultures, sends a message to all humanity:
Preserving cultural heritage is both a MORAL and RELIGIOUS duty, and PEACEFUL coexistence is the essence of true CIVILIZATION... PEACE does not only shape the past; it also builds a brighter future in which all can share.
Through this great cultural achievement, EGYPT reaffirms that the future of humanity begins here … from the Land of the Nile, the heart of peace.