The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by His Eminence Professor Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Arab and Muslim worlds, and to all of humanity, on the advent of the New Year 2026. The Council prays that the coming year will be one of peace, understanding, coexistence, and shared human values.
The Council affirms that the new year represents a renewed opportunity for the global human family to promote a culture of dialogue, reject violence and hatred, and advance collective efforts to build a more just, compassionate, and stable world. It emphasizes that true peace can only be achieved through adherence to moral values and respect for human dignity.
The Council calls upon religious, intellectual, and political leaders, as well as international institutions, to unite their efforts to end conflicts and wars, address the root causes of crises, and promote a discourse grounded in wisdom and reason—one that contributes to communal peace and human security.
The Council also renews its commitment in 2026 to advancing the values of moderation, tolerance, and human fraternity, and to further promoting dialogue among religions and cultures, in pursuit of a more compassionate, just, and peaceful future marked by solidarity and coexistence.