Al-Rifa'i Mosque, Islamic mosque in Cairo, Egypt.
The mosque features intricate marble patterns on walls, granite columns at the entrance gate, and two slender minarets overlooking the surrounding area.
Construction began in 1869 under Khoshiyar Hanim, mother of Khedive Ismail, and was completed in 1912 during the reign of Khedive Abbas Hilmi II.
The mosque serves as a royal mausoleum, containing the tombs of Khedive Ismail, King Farouk, and other members of the Muhammad Ali dynasty.
The mosque opens daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with free entry for Arabs and Egyptians, while foreign visitors pay 180 Egyptian pounds.
This mosque marks the first use of cement in Islamic architecture in Egypt and incorporates Gothic window designs and cross-shaped decorative elements.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Inception: 1912
Founders: Hoshiyar Qadin
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Capacity: 10000
Address: 27M4+3VR, El-Refaey, El-Darb El-Ahmar, El Khalifa, Cairo Governorate 4292008, Egypt 4292008
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-16:30
GPS coordinates: 30.03278,31.25667
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19
Cairo is home to millennia of history. The Giza Pyramids, built between 2686 and 2494 BC, stand alongside Fatimid mosques like the Ibn Tulun Mosque from 879, and Mamluk fortifications such as Saladin's Citadel from the 12th century. Religious heritage reflects community diversity: Saint Serge Church dates to the 4th century, while Sainte-Marie Church from the 7th century reuses elements of the Roman fortress of Babylon. The Cairo Museum, opened in 1902, displays over 120,000 archaeological artifacts including Tutankhamun’s burial mask. Khan Al-Khalili market, established in 1382, continues traditional trade along its alleys lined with spice and craft shops. The Gayer Anderson House exemplifies 16th-century Ottoman residential architecture. These sites span Egypt’s history from pharaonic antiquity to the Ottoman period.
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