Easter

Evangelicals decry Egypt's new Easter paid leave policy. Here’s why

Egypt’s new decree granting Easter paid leave to Christian private-sector workers has drawn condemnation from Evangelical leaders and rights advocates for excluding public employees and dividing holidays by denomination. A legal petition is now pending before the Administrative Court seeking full recognition of Easter Sunday as a national public holiday for all citizens.

Evangelicals decry Egypt's new Easter paid leave policy. Here’s why