Beni Suef has witnessed several sectarian strives in the past, this did not prevent it from celebrating the Day of Resurrection (Easter). On August 12, 2013, clashes erupted between Muslims and Christians in Dayābiyah village, north of Beni Suef, which led to the injury of 16 people and burning of 5 houses. A reconciliation session was convened by security forces in which Muslims had to pay Copts 50,000LE in compensation for their damages. A condition of 1 LE million was set as a fine to be paid by the party which violates the agreement.