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Cairo, Egypt

Ibn Tulun Mosque

The oldest mosque in Cairo surviving in its original form, built in 876–879 CE, with a unique spiral minaret inspired by the Great Mosque of Samarra.

Friday, 17th July 2026

Cairo prayer times today

Begins = start of each prayer window for Cairo. Each mosque sets its own iqamah (congregation) — usually 10–30 minutes later.

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Fajr
04:22
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Sunrise
06:05
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Dhuhr
13:01
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Asr
16:38
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Maghrib
19:57
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Isha
21:27

Egypt official method · Updated Friday, 17th July 2026

Fajr

04:22

Sunrise

06:05

Dhuhr

13:01

Asr

16:38

Maghrib

19:57

Isha

21:27

About Ibn Tulun Mosque

Ibn Tulun Mosque was commissioned by Ahmad ibn Tulun, the Abbasid governor of Egypt, and completed in 879 CE. It is the oldest mosque in Cairo that survives in its original form and one of the oldest in the world. The mosque's defining feature is its external spiral minaret — the only one of its kind in Egypt — said to be modelled on the Great Mosque of Samarra in Iraq. The vast courtyard can accommodate up to 100,000 worshippers.

Address
Sayyida Zeinab, Cairo
Founded
879
Jummah
12:30 PM
Capacity
100,000 worshippers

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ibn Tulun Mosque located?
Ibn Tulun Mosque is located at Sayyida Zeinab, Cairo, Cairo, Egypt.
What time is Jummah at Ibn Tulun Mosque?
Jummah at Ibn Tulun Mosque is typically at 12:30 PM. Confirm with the mosque before attending, especially on public holidays.
What are daily prayer times at Ibn Tulun Mosque?
Daily prayer times at Ibn Tulun Mosque follow the Cairo timetable on this page — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha calculated for Egypt. Mosque iqamah times are usually 10–30 minutes after the begins time.
What is the history of Ibn Tulun Mosque?
Ibn Tulun Mosque was commissioned by Ahmad ibn Tulun, the Abbasid governor of Egypt, and completed in 879 CE. It is the oldest mosque in Cairo that survives in its original form and one of the oldest in the world. The mosque's defining feature is its external spiral minaret — the only one of its kind in Egypt — said to be modelled on the Great Mosque of Samarra in Iraq. The vast courtyard can accommodate up to 100,000 worshippers.
Is there parking at Ibn Tulun Mosque?
Parking availability near Ibn Tulun Mosque varies by location in Cairo. Check with the mosque directly or use local street parking / public transport where available.

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