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Sacred Site
Sayyidna el-Hussein Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الإمام الحسيننا الحسين), built in 1154, is located next to the Khan El-Khalili bazaar. This makes it one of the most popular and most visited mosques in Cairo.
It is one of the most sacred Islamic sites in Egypt, and reputed burial place of the head of el-Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. Bread sold here is believed to have a special blessing and alcohol is prohibited.
Three mechanically operated, square shaped umbrellas set in a row in front of the mosque, once open, cover a total area of 750 sq. m. The height of the umbrellas is 12 m, and they provide shade for worshippers who gather to pray outside in front of the mosque on the plaza.
el-Hussein Mosque, El Azhar Square, Cairo, Egypt (Wednesday 17 November 2010 @ 4:58pm).
Sacred Site
Sayyidna el-Hussein Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الإمام الحسيننا الحسين), built in 1154, is located next to the Khan El-Khalili bazaar. This makes it one of the most popular and most visited mosques in Cairo.
It is one of the most sacred Islamic sites in Egypt, and reputed burial place of the head of el-Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. Bread sold here is believed to have a special blessing and alcohol is prohibited.
Three mechanically operated, square shaped umbrellas set in a row in front of the mosque, once open, cover a total area of 750 sq. m. The height of the umbrellas is 12 m, and they provide shade for worshippers who gather to pray outside in front of the mosque on the plaza.
el-Hussein Mosque, El Azhar Square, Cairo, Egypt (Wednesday 17 November 2010 @ 4:58pm).