• Further reading[edit]. al-Asad, Mohammad. The Mosque of Rifa'i in Cairo. 1993. In Muqarnas X: An Annual on Islamic Art and Architecture.
  • ...he was the grandson of imam Ahmad al-Rifai. when the mosque was completed, it was imputed directly to Ahmad al-Rifai who founded the Rifai Sufi order.
  • The area of the mosque is 6500 meters and there are 1767 meters. The mosque contains 2 minarets and 2 domes. Information about Al-Rifai Mosque.
  • 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 Al Rifai Mosque is also known as the Royal Mosque, as it houses the tombs of many members of the royal family.
  • Egypt. Islamic Sightseeings. Al-Rifa'i mosque: description, facts, history, photo | Visit al-Rifai mosque in Cairo.
  • 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.
  • To get to al-Rifa'i Mosque from Cairo Metro, take Line 1 to the Saad Zaghloul station. From there, it's abut a 30 minute walk to the mosque or a short bus ride.
  • It was built to replace the Zawiya of Al-RifaI, which was a small mosque unworthy to carry the name!
  • 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”.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Where Can You Go Next? Sites & Attractions Near Al-Rifa'i Mosque. ... With Al-Rifa'i Mosque and Other Cairo Top Landmarks & Attractions.