Mahmud Pasha Mosque

While on the religious tour or on the look out for Muslim architecture in Egypt, make sure to visit the Mahmud Pasha Mosque, Cairo. The mosque is located in the Salah El Din Square, which is in the vicinity of the Bab-el Azad. The Mosque of sultan Hassan is situated to the west of this Mosque. Mahmud Pasha, a governor of Egypt in the Ottoman period laid the foundation of the mosque. At this point of time, Egypt was under the rule of Sultan Suleiman. The Mosque of Mahmud Pasha was completed in the year 1695.

Transportation in the city of Cairo is very well developed. So, getting there is very easy. There are in fact a number of mosques in Cairo to choose from. Those who wish to visit the Mosque may do so during the congregations on every Friday. The Mahmud Pasha mosque is visited every day by devotees who offer their prayer to Allah. This mosque is open to one and all irrespective of religion, but the mosque authorities expect the visitors to be dressed accordingly.

Women are expected to cover their heads and visitors are expected to maintain silence or speak in such a way so as not to interrupt the sober ambiance.