Renaissance Party (Egypt)

The Renaissance Party (حزب النهضة - Hizb al-Nahda) was an Islamist political party in Egypt. Founded in 2011 following the Egyptian Revolution, it aimed to promote Islamic values within a democratic framework. The party was associated with Salafi Islam, advocating for a greater role of Sharia law in Egyptian society.

The Renaissance Party participated in post-revolution elections, including the 2011-2012 parliamentary election. However, it did not achieve significant electoral success. Like many Islamist-leaning parties in Egypt, its activities were heavily impacted by the political turmoil following the 2013 coup. The party was dissolved as part of a crackdown on Islamist organizations and political groups. Its members faced arrest and persecution.

The party's platform focused on issues such as social justice, economic development based on Islamic principles, and the strengthening of Egypt's Islamic identity. It sought to appeal to a broad base of religiously conservative Egyptians. The Renaissance Party's brief existence reflects the complex and volatile political landscape of post-revolutionary Egypt, marked by the rise and subsequent suppression of Islamist political movements.