Tens of thousands of supporters of Egypt's democracy movement packed Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for a day of celebration marking one week since President Hosni Mubarak stepped down.
Supporters have been chanting and waving Egyptian flags during festivities which have included music from a military marching band.
Meanwhile, a leading Muslim cleric, Yusuf al-Qaradawi called on the Egyptian army to listen to the will of the people and bring fresh faces into Mr. Mubarak's former cabinet, which still includes many of the former president's allies.
The cleric also called on the Egyptian people to be patient with their new leadership. The Egyptian army, which has popular support, has assumed control of the government until elections can be held.
Though security surrounds the square — the site of 18 days of anti-government protests leading up to Mr. Mubarak's resignation — the mood has been upbeat. Demonstrations are expected to gain momentum as the day progresses.
Egypt's political future is still uncertain. The interim government has said a presidential election will be held within the next six months.
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said he welcomes the military's commitment to holding free and transparent elections, adding there is “no turning back” on promised political reforms in the country
Supporters have been chanting and waving Egyptian flags during festivities which have included music from a military marching band.
Meanwhile, a leading Muslim cleric, Yusuf al-Qaradawi called on the Egyptian army to listen to the will of the people and bring fresh faces into Mr. Mubarak's former cabinet, which still includes many of the former president's allies.
The cleric also called on the Egyptian people to be patient with their new leadership. The Egyptian army, which has popular support, has assumed control of the government until elections can be held.
Though security surrounds the square — the site of 18 days of anti-government protests leading up to Mr. Mubarak's resignation — the mood has been upbeat. Demonstrations are expected to gain momentum as the day progresses.
Egypt's political future is still uncertain. The interim government has said a presidential election will be held within the next six months.
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said he welcomes the military's commitment to holding free and transparent elections, adding there is “no turning back” on promised political reforms in the country
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