1928 ⟶ Muslim Brotherhood Founded by Hassan al-Banna
March 22: Hassan al-Banna founds the Muslim Brotherhood.
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😠 Alexandrian Riot Against Jewish Community During King Herod Agrippa I's Visit
An anti-Jewish riot breaks out in Alexandria, during a visit by King Herod Agrippa I; the mob wants to place statues of Caligula in every synagogue.⟶
Jewish HistoryRoman EmpireReligious ViolenceAntisemitismCaligulaRiots
Egypt⛪ Christianity Established in Egypt: Church of Alexandria Founded
Christianity comes to Egypt as a church is founded in Alexandria. Mark the Evangelist founds the Church of Alexandria as the first Patriarch (traditional date).⟶
ChristianityPatriarchateReligionRoman EmpireReligious History
Egypt☪️ Islam's Arrival Marks End of Coptic Period in Egypt
The Coptic period, in its more specific definition, ends when Islam is introduced into Egypt.⟶
IslamCoptic ChristianityReligious ConversionEarly Islamic PeriodByzantine EmpireArab ConquestsReligious HistoryCultural Change
Egypt📖 Al-Azhar University Founded by the Fatimid Dynasty
c. 980: Al-Azhar University is established in Cairo by the Fatimid dynasty.⟶
IslamIslamic WorldUniversityEducationFatimid CaliphateSunni IslamMiddle Ages
Egypt☪️ Muslim Brotherhood Founded by Hassan al-Banna
✝️ Shenouda III's Death and Tawadros II's Succession
Shenouda III, Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, dies; Tawadros II succeeds him.⟶
Coptic Orthodox ChurchPopeReligious LeadershipChristianitySuccessionReligious Institutions
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