Flanking the eastern edge of Islamic Cairo is Al Azhar Park, one of Cairo's largest parks. Formerly a garbage dump, Al Azhar Park now features an array of fountains, manicured gardens, recreation ...

Named after the mosque in Cairo’s medieval quarter, it was founded by the Shi’ite Fatimid Dynasty in 970 AD and was formally organised by 988 AD. Al-Azhar’s educational format remained relatively ...

During Ramadan, Cairo's mosques, including the historic Al-Azhar Mosque and the Sultan Hassan Mosque, host special prayers and events, inviting visitors to participate in the city's rich Islamic ...

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Grand Imam of Egypt's Al Azhar Mosque, Sheikh Ahmad Al Tayeb ... and supervising several projects at Al Azhar University in Cairo. This is in line with the foundations laid by the late Shaikh ...