Cairo: Al-Azhar expressed on Friday, August 28, 2026, its deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, its leadership and people, as well as the families of the victims of wildfires that broke out in several provinces, leaving a number of people dead and injured. Al-Azhar affirmed its full solidarity with Algeria in this painful ordeal.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Al-Azhar commended the tireless field efforts of Algeria's civil protection teams, praying to Allah Almighty to help rescue teams contain the fires and assist those affected, and to show them His mercy, extinguish the fires, and protect brotherly Algeria and its people from all harm and misfortune.

Al-Azhar extended its deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the brotherly Algerian people and the families of the victims. It also prayed for the injured to make a speedy recovery, for their families and loved ones to be granted patience and solace, and for Algeria and all Muslim countries to continue to enjoy security, safety, and prosperity.