8-Year-Old Girl Raped in Broad Daylight During Ramadan Inside Mosque Bathroom

Trigger Warning: This article contains details of child rape and sexual violence that may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

A horrifying crime has shaken Egypt, where an 8-year-old girl was raped inside a mosque bathroom in broad daylight during Ramadan. The attacker, a 30-year-old man, was caught attempting to flee but was restrained by locals and handed over to the police.

Community Intervention: Suspect Caught in the Act

According to eyewitnesses, the young girl had gone to use the restroom while her mother—who works as a vendor in a nearby market—was busy with work. Minutes later, the child returned shaking, unable to speak, visibly traumatized by what had happened.

Horrified residents chased down and captured the suspect before he could escape. He was immediately handed over to the authorities, where he later confessed to the crime.

Legal Action: Rapist in Custody

Law enforcement in Al-Sharqia confirmed that the suspect has been detained for four days pending further investigation, with an expected extension of his detention.

The prosecution has ordered a forensic examination to confirm the full extent of the brutal attack. The official medical report is expected within two days.

During questioning, the suspect admitted to raping the child, revealing horrifying details about how he waited for her to be alone, followed her into the bathroom, covered her mouth, and threatened to kill her if she made a sound.

Mother Speaks Out: “I Want the Whole World to See Him Punished”

The victim’s mother, devastated and enraged, described the moment she confronted the man who raped her daughter:

“The second I saw him, I hit him with my slipper and screamed. It felt like the world was collapsing around me. I asked my neighbors about him, and they said he was completely normal—not mentally ill, no criminal record, even married off his daughter a few months ago. But what he did is unforgivable.”

She continued:

“My daughter went into the bathroom, and he saw her alone. He covered her mouth and threatened to kill her. When she tried to scream, he suffocated her and raped her. If it weren’t for the women who walked in by chance, I don’t know what could have happened.
We’re still waiting for the forensic report to confirm everything.”A horrifying crime has shaken Al-Asher Min Ramadan, where an 8-year-old girl was raped inside a mosque bathroom in broad daylight during Ramadan. The attacker, a 30-year-old man, was caught attempting to flee but was restrained by locals and handed over to the police.

Government and Legal Support for the Survivor

Authorities and civil society groups have stepped in to support the child and her family:

The Ministry of Social Solidarity has provided the family with a fully furnished home and a monthly financial allowance of 2,000 EGP for six months, in addition to an immediate 10,000 EGP payment.
A permanent source of income has been arranged for the mother through a kiosk near their new residence.
The National Council for Childhood and Motherhood (NCCM) is providing legal representation, psychological support, and medical assistance to the victim.
The Public Prosecution has vowed to push for the maximum sentence against the rapist.

Dr. Sahar El-Sonbaty, head of the NCCM, stated:

“This crime is a monstrous violation of children’s rights and among the most heinous acts imaginable. We will not tolerate it.”

Nationwide Outrage and Calls for Execution

The crime has sparked widespread outrage, with people demanding swift and severe justice. Activists are calling for harsher sentences for child rapists, including capital punishment, and greater security in public spaces to protect vulnerable children.

Social media has exploded with anger, with users condemning the brutality of the crime and urging authorities to ensure the rapist never walks free again.

Authorities assure that the case is being handled with the highest urgency, and public pressure continues to mount for the harshest possible sentence.

How to Report Child Abuse and Sexual Crimes

If you suspect a child is in danger or witness any form of abuse, immediate action is crucial. The National Child Protection Council urges citizens to report incidents through the following channels: