Church & Religious Site
Al-Aqmar Mosque
📍 Al-Muizz Street, Cairo, Egypt
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Introduction
Built in 1125 in the Fatimid era, the 'Moonlit' Al-Aqmar Mosque stands on historic Al-Muizz Street. One of Cairo's earliest street mosques, its carved facade of keel arches and interlaced motifs is a textbook of Fatimid ornament - small in scale yet a true gem of Islamic Cairo.
✨ Highlights
1
Fatimid Carved Facade
Keel-arch niches and pierced carving make the facade one of the supreme achievements of Fatimid decoration.
2
Street-Aligned Design
It was among the first Cairo mosques to align its facade with the street, a landmark in urban planning.
3
Al-Muizz Landmark
Sitting on Cairo's great historic pedestrian spine, it is surrounded by other medieval monuments.
4
The Moonlit Name
Al-Aqmar means moonlit, a name linked to the pale stone's glow in the night light.
🛈 Practical Info
→Opening Hours：Open in daytime, paused during prayers; confirm on site
→Tickets：Free
→Duration：About 1 hour
→Getting There：Walk along Al-Muizz Street from Bab Zuwayla or Khan el-Khalili
💡 Tips
• The mosque is small; allow about half an hour and combine it with a walk along northern Al-Muizz Street.
• It remains a working mosque - avoid prayer times and follow modest dress codes.
• A zoom or macro lens captures the facade details; morning light hits the front best.
• Nearby lanes are full of coppersmiths and spice shops, perfect for an old-city stroll.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Al-Aqmar Mosque?
The mosque is small; allow about half an hour and combine it with a walk along northern Al-Muizz Street. It remains a working mosque - avoid prayer times and follow modest dress codes.
Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.
