Coptic Christian Protesters protecting Muslims during their prayers in Tahrir square. Jan 25.
Muslim holding the Koran and a Coptic Christian holding a cross are carried through opposition supporters in Tahrir Square. Feb 6.
Christian and Muslim woman stand together in Cairo's Tahrir square. Feb. 5.Muslims return favor, join hands with Christian protesters for Mass in Cairo's Tahrir Square
BY HELEN KENNEDY
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Monday, February 07, 2011
On Friday, the holy day for Islam, Christian protesters in Tahrir Square joined hands to form a protective cordon around their Muslim countrymen so they could pray in safety.
Sunday, the Muslims returned the favor.
They surrounded Christians celebrating Mass in Cairo's central plaza, ground zero for the secular pro-democracy protests reverberating throughout the Middle East.
"In the name of Jesus and Muhammed, we unify our ranks," the Rev. Ihab al-Kharat told the crowd in his sermon.
"We will keep protesting until the fall of the tyranny," he said.
Some of the worshipers began to cry as the congregation sang, "Bless our country, listen to the cries of our hearts."
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