Sidi Bishr
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Sidi Bishr is a neighborhood in the Montaza District
of Alexandria
, Egypt
. Established as a summering site by the Egyptian middle class before the Revolution of 1952, it has since become one of the largest neighborhoods of the city.
on 1 January 2011; formerly suspected to be the work of terrorist group the Army of Islam
, the Chief Prosecutor of Egypt has since accused the Interior Ministry
of carrying out the bombing.
The headquarters of Montaza District are located in Sidi Bishr; the building was damaged by fire during the Revolution of 2011, as it contained a police station.
Montaza, Alexandria
Montaza is the name of both a district and a park in Alexandria, Egypt. The district includes the park, but the two are legally distinct.- Montaza District :...
of Alexandria
Alexandria
Alexandria is the second-largest city of Egypt, with a population of 4.1 million, extending about along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the north central part of the country; it is also the largest city lying directly on the Mediterranean coast. It is Egypt's largest seaport, serving...
, Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
. Established as a summering site by the Egyptian middle class before the Revolution of 1952, it has since become one of the largest neighborhoods of the city.
Overview
The Coptic Orthodox Church of Saint Mark and Pope Peter—known locally as the Church of the Two Saints—located in Sidi Bishr, was the target of the 2011 Alexandria bombing2011 Alexandria bombing
The 2011 Alexandria bombing was an attack on Coptic Christians in Alexandria, Egypt, on Saturday, 1 January 2011. Twenty three people died as a result of the attack, all of them Coptic Christians. Some 97 more people were injured...
on 1 January 2011; formerly suspected to be the work of terrorist group the Army of Islam
Army of Islam
The Army of Islam was a military unit of the Ottoman Empire formed on July 10, 1918. Its creation was ordered by Enver Pasha who couldn't resist the lure of Pan-Turanism.-Background:...
, the Chief Prosecutor of Egypt has since accused the Interior Ministry
Ministry of Interior (Egypt)
The Ministry of Interior of Egypt is part of the Cabinet of Egypt. It is responsible for law enforcement in Egypt. The current minister is Mansour el-Essawy, appointed 5 March 2011....
of carrying out the bombing.
The headquarters of Montaza District are located in Sidi Bishr; the building was damaged by fire during the Revolution of 2011, as it contained a police station.