Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, Islamic mosque in Old Cairo, Egypt
The rectangular structure spans 120 meters by 112 meters, featuring a large central courtyard, four minarets, and a prayer hall with a domed roof.
Established in 641 CE by General Amr ibn al-As following the Arab conquest of Egypt, this building stands as the first mosque constructed in Africa.
The mosque contains traditional Islamic architectural elements including the mihrab for prayer direction and the minbar platform for delivering religious sermons.
The mosque accommodates 4,000 worshippers, remains open from sunrise to sunset daily, and requires visitors to remove shoes and dress appropriately before entry.
The location was selected after a dove laid an egg in General Amr's tent, leading him to choose this site over Alexandria for Egypt's new capital.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Location: Giza
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Part of: Al-Fustat
Address: الكفور ميدان جامع، Sidey Hassan Al Anwar, Ad Deyorah, Old Cairo, Cairo Governorate 4244010, Egypt 11632
GPS coordinates: 30.01014,31.23316
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:54
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