Muhammad Ali Mosque – Tomb
Inside the Mosque is the Tomb of Muhammad Ali – The tomb is located behind an Egyptian style wall. The tomb itself is carved from a blue grey marble called Carrara marble.Read More…
Muhammad Ali Mosque – Courtyard
This is a photo close to the entrance of the Mosque looking towards the centre structure. The floor in this courtyard is all alabaster and a very ornate structure in the centreRead More…
Muhammad Ali Mosque – Domes
Looking directly upwards in Muhammad Ali Mosque into the Dome provides a great view of the design and craftsmanship that has been applied. The interior of the mosque has a measure ofRead More…
Muhammed Ali Mosque – the Niche facing Mecca
In this photo, we can see the Niche, or what is called the Mihrab, in the wall of the Mosque. The location of the Niche indicates the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca and hence the direction that Muslims shouldRead More…
Muhammed Ali Mosque – View of Cairo from the Mosque
Looking from the Muhammad Ali Mosque back towards the City of Cairo, you start to see realise how large it is. The most noticeable thing that is very clear is the SmokeRead More…
Muhammed Ali Mosque – Minarets at the Mosque
The exterior of the Mosque is Limestone – the Alabaster only goes up to the top of the arches in the Courtyard. The two elegant cylindrical minarets of Turkish type with two balconies and conicalRead More…
Muhammad Ali Mosque – Part of the Citadel of Salah al-Din
Travelling from the Centre of Cairo, we travelled towards the eastern end of Cairo – towards a limestone spur where the Citadel which was home to the Egyptian Rulers over a periodRead More…
Muhammed Ali Mosque – Correct Clothing Etiquette
It is important to follow the guidelines for clothing and behaviour so as not to cause offence. If you are travelling as part of groups, it is important not to talk loudly, thusRead More…
2014-03-23 – Cairo
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