The mosque is located in the old city area of Cairo
For more than 1000 years, it has been the spiritual center of Egypt
Originally, it was combined with Al-Azhar University
It is not only a religious place for worship but also a place of learning for imparting knowledge
Nowadays, the university and the mosque have been separated
However, when strolling in the mosque, you can still see scholars giving lectures from time to time
Opening hours: The specific business status is subject to the opening situation on that day
Must-see tips: 1
When entering the mosque, men and women enter through different doors
You need to take off your shoes
Women need to cover their hair with a headscarf
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Although there is no rule prohibiting photography in the mosque, out of courtesy, it is recommended not to take pictures of praying believers
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