Cairo is known to have some of the oldest and most beautiful mosques in the world. While people tend to celebrate historical mosques and their iconic architecture styles, some mosques which were built in the past few years seem to have made it to the same level of elegance and popularity. Some of Cairo’s mosques are known to citizens and tourists alike, and are popular either for their architecture, their colors, or even the stories behind them. These are six alluring mosques to visit and enjoy – whether it’s for a memorable religious experience during a holiday such as Eid or for tourism. Mosque of Ibn Tulun Located in Sayeda Zeinab in Cairo, the Ibn Tulun Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in the city. It was built by Ibn Tulun, who was the governor of Al Fustat in the ninth century by the Abbasid Caliph of Baghdad. With a water fountain in the courtyard, a one-of-a-kind minaret, a large collection of gypsum decor, and a spacious hall, the mosque is a unique religious site and a must-visit. The mosque lies close to Sultan Hassan Mosque and Saladin’s Citadel,…
