Sayeda Aisha Mosque

Sayeda Aisha Mosque is a place of worship in the Khalifa district of Cairo with a square layout and a central courtyard. Covered colonnades run along the sides, providing shade and expanding the space for worshippers.

The building arose near the tomb of Aisha bint Jafar al-Sadiq and was renewed in 1762 under Prince Abdulrahman Katkhuda. A second renewal took place in 1971 and altered parts of the interior.

The name refers to Aisha bint Jafar al-Sadiq, whose tomb lies nearby and draws worshippers from different neighborhoods. The mosque serves as a meeting point for prayers and religious gatherings that shape community life in the district.

The mosque stands on Sayeda Aisha Street near Citadel Square and remains open to worshippers and visitors during the day. Modest clothing and respect for prayer times are expected.

The site is often confused with Aisha, the wife of Prophet Muhammad, though it honors a different person of the same name. Aisha bint Jafar al-Sadiq died at 22 in Egypt and was buried here.

Location: Cairo

Inception: 1971

Architectural style: Islamic architecture

GPS coordinates: 30.02473,31.25672

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:29