Alabaster Mosque (Mosque of Muhammad Ali)
Cairo, Egypt
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| Seller | Ticket | Price (USD) | |
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| Mosque of Muhammad Ali Official | Adult entry ticket for foreigners to the Cairo Citadel, incl | $10.40 | View |
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| Egypt Tourist Information | Saladin Citadel & Mosque of Muhammad Ali: Skip The Line Tick | $14 | View |
Did you know?
- Type
- Mosque in Egypt
Visitor information
- Address: Salah al-Din, al-Ayyubi, Saladin, Cairo Governorate 4252360, Egypt
- Hours: Open daily 8am - 5pm. Closed Fridays
- Official website: https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/monuments/muhammad-ali-mosque
People also ask
What is the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali?
It was built by Muhammad Ali Pasha in 1265 AH\ 1848 AD on the site of Mamluk palaces. This mosque is known as the "Alabaster Mosque", in reference to its marble paneling on its interior and exterior walls. The mosque's twin minarets are the highest in all of Egypt, each reaching a height of 84 meters.
Who is buried in Mohammed Ali mosque?
Muhammad 'Ali himself is buried at the mosque he built at the Citadel. Among those buried here are his wife, Amina Hanim (d. 1823), and his successors, Ibrahim Pasha al-Kabir (r. July – November 1848), 'Abbas Hilmi I Pasha (r.
How much does it cost to go to the Mosque of Muhammad Ali?
Admission to the Mosque of Muhammad Ali is included in the admission ticket to the Citadel, which costs 180 EGP (about $12) or 90 EGP (about $6) for students.
How many mosques did Muhammad Ali build in the USA?
The legendary Muhammad Ali, known as much for his faith and philanthropy as his boxing prowess, left an extraordinary legacy by helping build 170 mosques across the United States during his lifetime.