Egypt has constructed a large mosque in Cairo, its new administrative capital, but the government has been condemned for the hefty cost.
To address Cairo’s overpopulation, the government has begun building a new desert city.
Despite this, some individuals resorted to social media to express their opposition to the planned mosque and community center.
It happens as Egypt suffers with growing prices; in March, inflation exceeded 30%.
The brand-new administrative capital of Egypt lies 45 kilometers (28 miles) east of Cairo.
The Grand Mosque, which encompasses more than 19,000 square meters, can accommodate 107,000 people. It is a component of the city’s brand-new Islamic Cultural Centre.
The second-largest mosque in Africa was constructed at a cost of 800 million Egyptian pounds ($25.9 million; £20.7 million).
The highest pulpit in the world, measuring 16.6m in height. That is one of three world records that state media praised the mosque for.
The second and third were for the mosque’s largest chandelier. It has a diameter of 22 meters (72.2 feet), four levels, and weighs 24,300 kg (53,572lb).
Egypt’s state media lauded the inauguration event as a demonstration of the country’s “grandeur.” President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi attended the ceremony, which was hailed as an example of Egypt’s “grandeur.”
Yet, there was significant response on social media.
Egypt’s economic position continues to deteriorate. Inflation has reached its highest level in five years, as the country’s currency has lost half of its value against the dollar.
In an effort to reduce a mounting budget deficit, the government has begun selling assets to Gulf investors.
At a time when millions of Egyptians are struggling to put food on the table, many went to social media to voice their indignation at the disproportionate spending on sacred places.
