Assalamualaikum w.b.t.
In my next entry, I will touch on one of the
most crucial mosque in Egypt which is Al-Azhar Mosque.
The mosque of Al-Azhar was founded by Jawhar
al-Siqilly, the Fatimid conqueror of Egypt in 970 as the congregational mosque
for the new city of al-Qahira. It located in El Hussein Square in the center of
an area teaming with the most beautiful Islamic monuments from the 10th
century and established in 972 (361 H).
Architecturally, the mosque is a palimpsest
of all styles and influences that have passed through Egypt with a large part
of it having been renovated by Abdarrahman Khesheda. Al Azhar mosque has five
minarets with small balconies, intricately carved columns and has six
entrances. Inside the mosque is a large courtyard that is 112 feet which is
surrounded with porticos supported by over three hundred marble columns of
ancient origin.
For more information about Al-Azhar mosque,
you may visit http://ismaili.net/mirrors/242_azhar/azhar.htm
Al –Azhar today is the most celebrated of
all Cairo’s medieval mosques, more because of its historic and religious
importance than its aesthetic value.
That’s all for this entry. Stay tuned for
next entry. Bye.
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