Al Rifai Mosque

February 7, 2003.Reading time 2 minutes.

A relatively modern mosque named after Sheikh Ali al-Rifai, the founder of the Sufi Muslim school bearing his name.

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Sultan Hassan Mosque

February 7, 2003.Reading time 1 minute.

This large mosque sits in the shadow of the Citadel of Saladin and is a dramatic silhouette against the Cairo skyline

February 7, 2003.Reading time less than 1 minute.

This 16th century mosque is named for Qanibay al-Sayfi, the grand master of the horse (amir akhur). It is sited near the horse markets of the Citadel

February 7, 2003.Reading time 1 minute.

This mosque lies in the grounds of the Citadel, and is one of the few medieval remains on the site.

February 7, 2003.Reading time 3 minutes.

One of the strangest things about Cairo is that a huge population lives in the ancient necropolises (necropolii?) near the Citadel.

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February 7, 2003.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Cairo is a lively city with 17 million people. And yet, the views of the city can be remarkably serene