Egyptian Youth Arrested for Reciting Quranic Verses About Pharaoh in Grand Egyptian Museum

Egyptian Youth Arrested for Reciting Quranic Verses About Pharaoh in Grand Egyptian Museum
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An Egyptian youth has been arrested after reciting Quranic verses referring to Pharaoh inside the Grand Egyptian Museum, according to BBC News.

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities stated that while the act was not religiously prohibited, it was deemed inappropriate for the museum’s cultural and academic environment.

Officials emphasized that the Grand Egyptian Museum is intended as a space for learning and respect toward Egypt’s historical heritage, not as a venue for creating social media content or political expression.

The incident has sparked debate online about the balance between freedom of religious expression and preserving the cultural neutrality of public institutions in Egypt.