Mohamed Morsi of the Freedom and Justice Party (FJP founded by the Muslim brotherhood) was declared the winner of Egypt's recent elections on Sunday.
Morsi took in 51.73% of the votes against his opponent Ahmed Shafiq, former Commander of the Egyptian Air Force and former Egyptian Prime Minister.
As the declaration was made, crowds who had flocked to the renown Tahir square exploded in jubilation as it symbolized a triumph for not only the Muslim Brotherhood but also for Egypt's democracy.
Mohamed Morsi served as the Chairman and President of the FJP after the Egyptian revolution in 2011. Before, he was as a member of Egypt's People's Assembly (Parliament) between the years 2000 and 2005 representing an independent political party.
According to the New York Times, Morsi faces great hurdles as Egypt's newly elected president since struggles over "the balance of power" with the military still remain in the Arab republic.
The media outlet stated in a report, "the Brotherhood's control of the presidency will do nothing to reduce the calm the fierce polarization of Egyptian society."
As for Morsi, aged 60, the president-elect will be taking office on July 1, 2012.
U.S. Alma Mater
Graduated from the University of Cairo in 1975 as an engineer he received his Ph. D in the University of Southern California in 1982 and returned to Egypt at the age of 34.
His children are U.S. citizens.
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