Al-Rifa'i Mosque- Travel Tips
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- 5 Reviews
Reviews of Al-Rifa'i Mosque
Khalid ElGammal - 5
Very beautiful place. It is a grand icon of the time of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty, specifically Ismail Pasha’s family. Commissioned by Hoshyar Hanim, Ismail Pasha’s mother, she wanted to build a grand mosque to be her family’s resting place. She chose this place, at the foot of the mountain citadel, right next to the grandiose Madrasa of Sultan Hassan. And above the tomb of Al-Rifaï Abu Shibbak, a medieval Sufi figure and a grandson of Ahmad Al-Rifaï, one of the chief figures of Sufism in Sunni Islam, revered by millions. His tomb is now the centerpiece of the mosque, around it is the prayer room, and the tombs of the modern royals. I believe the mosque houses the tombs of over 20 royals, among them Ismail and his mother, his sons Tawfik Pasha, Sultan Hussein Kamil, King Fuad I, and his grandson King Farouk. In addition to Mohamed Reza Pahlavi, the last Iranian Shah and the son-in-law of King Fuad I. Each of these tombs is an elaborate work of art. They incorporate traditional elements along with neo-Islamic and sometimes European influences. One of the tombs is especially surprising, it is adorned with gothic art and inscribed with Quranic verses, this is the tomb of Jananyar Hanim, a Frenchwoman and one of Ismail’s wives. Overall, you must visit this place. It is a testament to the development of Modern Egypt and the creativity and elegance of its art & architecture.
raha lotfi - 5
Very interesting, but needs to get tickets, and the staff force you to pay for everything , they keep your shoes by forcing in the shoes shelf and then ask you for money
Soudamini Mohapatra - 5
The mosque is a magnificent structure, doesn't look impressive from outside, but once you are inside it the real beauty of the mosque is completely different. It's a burial place of many royal families. The place of worship at the center has sandalwood decorations and the smell is still there. The last Shah of Iran Muhammad Reda was buried at this mosque. Must visit place in Cairo
Doaa Mohamed - 5
Amazing architecture and nice place to know more about Islamic history and art
Pong Lenis - 5
This Mosque was very beautiful, very historical and interesting. The architecture is stunning, it’s one of the older Mosque’s in Cairo. It’s very well preserved and maintained, I really enjoyed my time here, I went with a tour guide which makes a big difference when experiencing these holy sites. It gives you a much better understanding of its heritage. I would definitely recommend visiting this beautiful place.
