The Egyptian government has released more than 4000 prisoners from reform and rehabilitation centres across the country as part of activities to mark Eid al-Adha celebrations.
Local media reports indicate that 4,199 prisoners were released after meeting “pardon conditions” following a presidential decree. Authorities state that this decision aligns with the compassionate and goodwill spirit of the Eid al-Adha celebrations.
The inmates were released in a ceremony held at the 10th of Ramadan Correctional and Rehabilitation Centre.
The country has a tradition of releasing prisoners from correctional centres on religious and national occasions.
In April last year, almost 2000 inmates were freed from rehabilitation and correctional centres after receiving a presidential pardon in honour of Eid Al-Fitr and Sinai Liberation Day.