• Further reading[edit]. al-Asad, Mohammad. The Mosque of Rifa'i in Cairo. 1993. In Muqarnas X: An Annual on Islamic Art and Architecture.
  • It is located in Midan El Qala’a, right below the Citadel. It wasn’t hard to reach the Mosque of Al Rifai, located right next to that of Sultan Hassan.
  • The majestic Al-Rifai Mosque in Cairo, located at Midan al-Qal’a near the Cairo Citadel, is considered one of Egypt’s foremost architectural wonders.
  • It was built to replace the Zawiya of Al-RifaI, which was a small mosque unworthy to carry the name!
  • Al Rifai Mosque. 4.5. ... El-Rifa'i Camii, Kahire 1869-1912 yılları arasında tamamlanınca iki aşamada inşa edilmiştir.
  • The Al Rifai Mosque is also known as the Royal Mosque, as it houses the tombs of many members of the royal family.
  • Al-Rifa'i Camii, Kahire Kalesi'nin bitişiğindeki Kale Meydanı'nda yer almaktadır. Şimdi, aynı zamanda Muhammed Ali'nin ailesinin kraliyet türbesidir.
  • She also wanted to renew the Zawiya of the mosque so she completely destroyed the Zawiya and started to build this new grandiose mosqueAl-Rifai Mosque”.
  • This royal mosque was built to replace a small shrine to the medieval Islamic saint Al Rifai.
  • Located next to the famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar, Al-Rifai Mosque is one of the largest in the city and a must-see for anyone visiting Cairo.
  • Royal Egyptian tombs of Al-Rifai Mosque in Cairo. Al Rifai Mosque is a magnificent Muslim mosque located in Cairo, Egypt.
  • 1. Al-Rifa'i Mosque is the largest mosque in Cairo and the second largest in terms of area in the world after Mecca's Masjid Al-Haram.
  • As you enter its grand gates, you’ll be transported to tranquility and awe. This introductory article will provide an overview of what makes Al-Rifai Mosque so special.