Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo

Al-Azhar Mosque

Cairo, Egypt

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Capacity
20,000 worshippers
Type
Mosque in Cairo, Egypt

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Can tourists visit Al-Azhar Mosque?

The visit is free and no one bothers you, in the spirit of the place. Time needed: half an hour. It can be included in a walking tour of the Khan al Khalili area, to visit other historic buildings, such as the adjacent Al Ghouri complex and Wikala Al Ghouri.

What is special about Al-Azhar Mosque?

Al-Azhar mosque is the most important mosques in Egypt. It is also one of the historical centers for spreading and teaching Islam as well. It is also one of the most famous ancient mosques in Egypt and the Islamic world.

Who is buried in Al-Azhar Mosque?

Katkhuda was buried in a mausoleum he himself had built in Al-Azhar; in 1776, he became the first person (and the last) to be interred within the mosque since Nafissa al-Bakriyya, a female mystic who had died around 1588.

What is the most famous mosque in Cairo?

The Muhammad Ali Mosque, also known as the Mosque of Muhammad Ali (Arabic: مسجد محمد علي ), is a mosque located in the Citadel of Cairo, Egypt. It was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha and built between 1832 and 1857. Overlooking the city, it is one of the most visible mosques and landmarks in the skyline of Cairo.

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