The Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrassa ( meaning School) is one of the most stylish monuments of Cairo. The building was constructed by Sultan Hassan, the son of Al Nasser Mohamed Ibn (the great Mamluk Sultan). This monument was built in 1256 AD as mosque and religious school for all sections of the society.
The four main Sunni sects including orthodox Muslim, Malikite, Shafite, Hanefte and Hanbalite had the greatest access to this school. The architecture of Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrassa are worth admiring, specially the entrance, cornices and the monumental staircase. The origin of the madrassa was actually to suppress non-orthodox Muslim sects of Egypt by Saladin. This outstanding Islamic monument in Egypt is built of stone and has an unique design.
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The classical cruciform plan of the monument allows each of its sides into a separate enormous domed hall. Later a domed Mausolea was added to this building. Some ritualistic Islamic events take place in this mosque at particular times of the year.
The location of Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrassa is near the Citadel or the Salah El Din Square, sometimes known as Qala's Square. This construction overlooks the Citadel, which is most of the times lightened by festivities and sporting events like polo and many more activities. The Mamluk activities made the mosque all that more important, because of its proximity to this mosque. Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madrassa in Cairo reflects its own impressive outlook and grandeur. This monument is one of the tourists hot spots of Cairo.
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