Prof. Tamer Samir, the President of Benha National University , welcomed Father Raphael Anba Bishoy, the papal deputy for the city of Obour and New Obour, along with Father Youssef Sidham Attia and Father Moussa William, priests of the Church of Saint Paul the Apostle in Obour City, accompanied by Mr. Gamal Fouad, the legal advisor, to extend congratulations on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. The meeting was attended by Prof. Ashraf El-Mashad, Dean of the Human Medicine College, Prof. Shady Y. El-Mashad, Dean of the Computer Science College, Mrs. Samia Abdulhamid, Secretary-General of the University, and Mr. Ayman Bayoumi, Assistant Secretary of the University.
In his speech, Prof. Tamer Samir expressed his happiness and pride in this visit, emphasizing the university's commitment to exchanging congratulations on various religious occasions and holidays, reinforcing feelings of brotherhood, love, loyalty, belonging, and national unity among the diverse segments of Egyptian society as a cohesive fabric in one indivisible homeland.
The university president pointed out that such meetings reflect the spirit of cooperation and understanding among all segments of Egyptian society, explaining that this occasion represents an opportunity to enhance human and social relations among all segments of the community, affirming that Benha National University prioritizes the promotion of values of tolerance, love, and unity.
For his part, Father Raphael Anba Bishoy, the representative of the church, extended his congratulations, expressing his best wishes to the university president, the attendees, all university staff, and the great people of Egypt on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, highlighting the importance of these visits in strengthening human and social bonds among all segments of society.