Mosques • Cairo

Cairo, the sprawling capital of Egypt, is a city where Islamic heritage and daily Muslim life are deeply intertwined. Within a 50 km radius of the city center, our database lists 20 mosques and prayer places, reflecting a dense network of worship spaces. These are concentrated in historic districts such as El Gamaliya, El Khalifa, El-Darb El-Ahmar, and Old Cairo, as well as in areas like El Weili, Daher, and Dokki. The presence of these listed prayer places across multiple sectors—from the heart of Islamic Cairo to newer suburbs—indicates a widespread implantation of mosques that serve both residents and visitors.

Prominent among the listed mosques are Al-Azhar Mosque (2.3 km), a global center of Islamic learning; the Mosque of Muhammad Ali (3.9 km) atop the Citadel; and the historic Amr ibn al-As Mosque (6.1 km) in Old Cairo. Other notable names include Al-Hakim Mosque, Ibn Tulun Mosque, and the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan. These landmarks, along with neighborhood mosques like El Nour Mosque in El Weili and Mustafa Mahmoud Mosque in Dokki, illustrate the variety of prayer spaces available—from centuries-old architectural masterpieces to active community mosques.

For Muslims living in or visiting Cairo, the mapped data shows that prayer places are well distributed across the city's historic core and extend into adjacent governorates like Giza (e.g., Dokki) and even as far as the New Administrative Capital (Al-Fattah Al-Aleem Mosque, 34.3 km). Areas such as El Gamaliya, El Khalifa, and El Sayeda Zeinab have multiple listed mosques, making them practical hubs for prayer. This coverage, based on available records, provides a useful starting point for locating nearby mosques, whether for daily prayers, Jumu'ah, or exploring Cairo's rich Islamic architecture.

The listed mosques include addresses and distances from the city center. Use these to plan your visits, but verify opening hours and prayer times directly with the mosque, as they may vary. Contact information is not provided in this listing; check local directories or mosque websites for phone numbers and specific services.