Al-Azhar Mosque
Al-Azhar Mosque
4.5
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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The oldest university in the world is built around this ancient mosque, which has been the center of Islamic scholarship since 975 AD.
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Kazi Y
Dhaka City, Bangladesh127 contributions
Feb 2020
Al-Azhar Mosque is the first mosque established in Cairol the finest building of Cairo's Fatimid era , completed in AD 972. This mosque is well maintained, beautifully.Peaceful and clean inside. It has beautiful architect, ceilings, minarets and eye catching interiors. From the central courtyard, you get the best views of the mosque's five minarets, which cap the building. Across the courtyard is the main prayer hall, spanning a vast 3,000 square meters. The mosque is an active place of worship. At the time of visiting the mosque women need to cover their heads; arms and legs and all visitors will need to leave their shoes prior to entering the mosque.
Written 20 March 2020
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Ama
201 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Lovely architecture, must visit and you can enjoy khan al khalili bazaar and the Al Azhar park or the citadel of Salahuddin with it (recommend the citadel all morning and afternoon and then maybe a sunset Prayer (Maghrib) here with dinner in the khan el khalili bazaar opposite it). Ask for feteer restaurants in the bazaar or have roasted corn or roasted sweet potato from the carts. We stayed healthy and happy in our food adventure of Cairo (alcohol gel all the way)
Written 16 January 2023
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SidSne
Scotland, UK386 contributions
Feb 2022
This is a must visit Mosque in a trip to Cairo. Our Guide from Emo tours Ahmed Jackson was very helpful and explained everything very well.
The history, the construction and the place were magnificent. The panoramic view of city from top including pyramids are great Plan a day when there is no clouds to see this panoramic view. If time does not permit still worth a visit.
If you are in Cairo for 72 hours plus please fit this in.
The history, the construction and the place were magnificent. The panoramic view of city from top including pyramids are great Plan a day when there is no clouds to see this panoramic view. If time does not permit still worth a visit.
If you are in Cairo for 72 hours plus please fit this in.
Written 27 February 2022
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands5,745 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
The historic mosque is part of a complex with a Madrassa (university). Al Azhar is also well known around the (Sunni) Moslim world, as it is the seat of important religious authority.
Though founded during the Fatimid period in the 10th century, the complex underwent many changes resulting from the different power structures emerging in Egypt through the ages. Especially the Mamluk rulers left their mark during the 13 and 1400s. Note the abundant ornamentation on the exterior of minarets and (half) domes. The Ottomans paid their respects to Al-Azhar, as a religious institution but refrained from financing any major renovations.
Though founded during the Fatimid period in the 10th century, the complex underwent many changes resulting from the different power structures emerging in Egypt through the ages. Especially the Mamluk rulers left their mark during the 13 and 1400s. Note the abundant ornamentation on the exterior of minarets and (half) domes. The Ottomans paid their respects to Al-Azhar, as a religious institution but refrained from financing any major renovations.
Written 16 May 2024
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mhkhashaba
Kuwait City, Kuwait718 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
One of old mosques in Egypt.
Still clean and beautiful.
Stay in quiet and calm place with blue sky above and forget the entire world.
Worth visiting for it’s spiritual magical feelings over there.
Still clean and beautiful.
Stay in quiet and calm place with blue sky above and forget the entire world.
Worth visiting for it’s spiritual magical feelings over there.
Written 6 January 2020
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elidezz
Brussels, Belgium61 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
This is indeed a very beautiful mosque and well worth seeing. Not only is the inside beautiful, but you have a great view of all of Cairo. My only reason for giving it 4 iso 5 stars is because Cairo is so polluted, the views are just so hazy. Also, for a mosque, and the citadel itself, I think 450 EGP is rather steep. But if you have 3 or more days to spend in Cairo , then it's a must see. And it's not far from the Khan El-Khalili market if that's your thing.
Written 20 January 2024
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK1,85,662 contributions
Oct 2019
Al-Azhar Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Cairo and famed for its university known to be amongst the authorities on Sunni theology and Islamic law. The mosque has a large courtyard surrounded by arcades on three sides, one of which is the main prayer hall. One of the most distinctive features of the mosque is the double minaret that I’ve never seen anywhere else.
To be honest, there’s not much to see in the mosque and I think you really need to be a believer to truly appreciate it.
To be honest, there’s not much to see in the mosque and I think you really need to be a believer to truly appreciate it.
Written 7 November 2019
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San Francisco, CA21 contributions
May 2019
It is worth a visit especially if you are familiar about how powerful this mosque and university in the islamic world. To date, students all over the world go there to learn a special branch of Islam. The school was very powerful up to recently and still has some weight in Egypt and beyond.
Written 24 April 2020
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Rupawala
Surat, India457 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
A great masjid with huge pray area as well as The Quran learning center plus one of the oldest university.
The masjid was renovated by Fatemi Dai Dr. Saiyedna Mohammed Burhanuddin.
It has beautiful architect, ceilings, minarets and eye catching interiors, Must visit.
The masjid was renovated by Fatemi Dai Dr. Saiyedna Mohammed Burhanuddin.
It has beautiful architect, ceilings, minarets and eye catching interiors, Must visit.
Written 29 November 2018
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ProfessorMUSTAFA
Los Angeles, CA2,002 contributions
Apr 2013 • Business
The whole area has a great OLD atmosphere , With small cafes that serve traditional food with Turkish coffee and tea . Traditional singers with their OOD ( A musical instrument ) and drums can entertain U for $15 an hour . It is a must to visit .
Written 21 April 2013
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Hi, can muslim have baby using ivf way with doners egg for his wife?
Written 4 September 2021
Can you tell me the opening and closing hours? When do the 5 prayers take place during the day?
Written 21 October 2019
Hi
What times are foreigners able to visit on Fridays please?
Written 21 September 2019
We went with a private guide so I don't know exactly what the rules are. It's an amazing place and worth finding out so you can go. Our videos from Egypt start to go on our YouTube page on Oct. 1 search for DOUGandNIKI and you'll find them. I think they'll be helpful for you.
Written 22 September 2019
As a tourist, you need to go to your embassy, otherwise I can advice you to go to see my friends at the Paris Hotel, 15 Talaat harb, and ask for Walid and say Nefertiti sent you, am very postive he shall be able to advice you on what to do, and might let you stay for a night or so.
Written 15 May 2017
How does a person get an (Certificate of faith of Islam) Shahada Certificate) from Al Azhar. It would be good if someone can give me correct email address - correct department I can speak to.
I'm doing this for a friend of mines - who
has learning difficulties.
Even if some in Egypt if can call Al- Azhar.
Many thanks all
LH
Written 8 December 2016
The place we visited is the old college. The new college has moved to another place and I'm not sure how to get in touch with them
Written 3 December 2016
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