Cairo, February 18: Egypt’s top cleric Sheikh Yusuf al-Qawadawi has called on Arab states to heed the demands of their people, as anti-government protests continue to rock the Arab world.
Cairo’s prayers leader said in an address to thousands of Egyptians on Friday that “Egyptians want to get rid of Mubarak’s designated government.”
The cleric also called on the military to release hundreds of pro-democracy protesters detained during the demonstrations.
Egyptians have gathered in Cairo’s Liberation Square to hold a “Victory March” to celebrate the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak’s despotic regime.
The march is also viewed as a warning to the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces that assumed power last week following Mubarak’s ouster
Egypt’s main opposition group, the Muslim Brotherhood, has urged Egyptian people to guard the revolution, as people continue to demand their rights.
The group has also called on the Egyptians not to “allow opportunists to kidnap the revolution,” warning that Egypt may “slide into dictatorship” again.
Egyptians have warned that they will continue the nationwide protests if their demands are not met.
——–Agencies