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Mosque of Sultan Hassan
The Mosque was built during Mamluke’s period in
Egypt, 14th Century AD. It was divided into three sections – Theological
School, Prayer Hall, and Mausoleum where his sons were buried. It is considered
to be one of the most majestic monuments of Isalmic architecture. Mosque of Refa’iBuilt
by the mother of Khedive Ismail, grandson of Mohammed Ali Pasha, it was ended by
the abdication of King Farouk in 1952. The design of the Mosque is in the
Ottoman style of architecture. The Mosque is the burial place of members of the
last Royal Dynasty of Egypt. The Citadel and Mosque of Mohammed Ali The citadel
was built by Saladin for the defense of Cairo. After its completion in 1171 AD
it became a Royal residence for the ruler of Egypt. Within the walls of the
Citadel is the Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha, a model of the Blue Mosque in
Turkey. It is also known as the Alabaster Mosque
from the alabaster covering of the internal and external walls. construction of
the Mosque started in 1830, and was completed in 1857.
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