Umar Makram mosque, Islamic sanctuary at Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt.
Umar Makram Mosque is a mosque at Tahrir Square in Cairo, designed by Italian architect Mario Rossi in the early 1900s. The building features a central dome, several minarets, and classical Islamic architectural elements.
The mosque is named after Umar Makram, an Egyptian leader who resisted French forces under Napoleon in 1798. The building itself was constructed later as a memorial to his struggle against occupation.
The mosque serves as a hub for funeral services of prominent Egyptian figures in downtown Cairo. It remains deeply connected to significant social and religious occasions in the city's public life.
The mosque is located near the Egyptian Museum and Arab League headquarters and welcomes visitors outside prayer times. Respectful dress is expected, and checking prayer schedules beforehand helps you visit during quieter hours.
During the 2011 revolution, the mosque was converted into a temporary medical center to care for protesters. This unexpected use shows how the site became a refuge beyond its religious function.
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