On this day, March 29, Saad Zagloul and his companions returned from exile to Cairo. He is considered one of the historical Egyptian leaders, and one of those who demanded the independence of Egypt. He held the position of Prime Minister of Egypt and the position of Speaker of the National Assembly, and Saad Zaghloul managed to win the hearts of the Egyptian people. Because of his position, his house was converted into a museum called Beit El Ummah, affiliated to the Fine Arts Sector.
The Museum of the House of the Nation is located on Saad Zagloul Street, next to the tomb of Saad. It is the house of the leader Saad Zagloul, who moved to live there in 1902. This house witnessed many events that occurred in Egypt in the first third of the twentieth century and was a major theater in it, especially the events of the 1919 revolution and its repercussions.
In 1944, the mother of the Egyptians (Ms. Safiya Zagloul) recommended that the house of Saad Zagloul be a museum, a living witness to the struggle and sacrifices of the sons of the homeland for its independence and liberation. The government of the July revolution made it a national museum.
In addition to the furniture and personal belongings of Saad Pasha and his wife, the museum contains important documents and photos, a library that includes rare books, in addition to many medals, decorations and personal gifts. Employing the basement of the house to turn into (Saad Zagloul Cultural Center).
Tue, Mar. 29, 2022
