The Egyptian Ministry of Interior announced the cancellation of a planned concert scheduled for Tuesday at a nightclub in Cairo, following widespread objections to the provocative title 'A Day on Epstein's Island.' The title is controversial and considered provocative in light of the serious sexual abuse allegations against American financier Jeffrey Epstein, particularly regarding underage girls. This led to significant backlash within the Egyptian community, prompting the authorities to act decisively.

In their official statement, the ministry indicated that the concert was organized without acquiring the necessary permits from relevant authorities. The ministry also reported that they arrested the organizer of the event and took measures to prevent its execution, highlighting that the advertisement for the concert included invites allowing free entry for girls, which further upset sections of Egypt's conservative society. The authorities stressed that the title of the event was inappropriate according to social norms and raised questions regarding regulatory procedures, thus necessitating government intervention.

In a subsequent statement to the French Press Agency, the nightclub associated with the event denied any links to the concert, asserting that they had not provided any venue for such a gathering. The cancellation reflects broader sensitivities in Egyptian society regarding public events and underscores the challenge of balancing cultural norms with event organization in a rapidly evolving social landscape.