• The Aqmar Mosque, was built in Cairo, Egypt, as a neighborhood mosque by the Fatimid vizier al-Ma'mun al-Bata'ihi in 1125-6 CE (519 Hijri).
  • Al-Aqmar mosque is located on al-Muizz Street, and was commissioned by the Fatimid Caliph al-Amir bi-Ahkam Allah in 519 AH/ 1125 AD.
  • One of Aqmar Mosque’s most endearing features is its facade which was extensively decorated with inscriptions and numerous intricate carvings.
  • Al-Aqmar Mosque, known as "The Moonlight Mosque," is a remarkable example of Fatimid architecture located on Al-Muiz Street in Cairo.
  • Aqmar Mosque is one of the oldest and most amazing mosques in Islamic Cairo located at el Musizz Street in the Al Azhar Area. Read More!
  • Although not included in many travel packages to Egypt, the Mosque of Al Aqmar or the moon lit mosque is really worth the visit for its historical value and...
  • One of the impressive and oldest buildings of old Islamic Cairo down El Moez Street is Al Aqmar Mosque. ... Who built Al-Aqmar Mosque?
  • The Mosque of al-Aqmar was built in Cairo in 1125. ... "The Façade of the Aqmar Mosque in the Context of Fatimid Ceremonial."
  • Al-Aqmar mosque is considered one of the most beautiful Fatimid mosques and the oldest remaining examples of small mosques in Egypt.
  • Al Aqmar Mosque - Al Muizz Street. ... I simply loved finding this mosque. It is the height of Fatimid architecture. The front three salients have some unique "firsts".