--- title: "Ibn Tulun Mosque — Cairo | Prayer Times & Jummah" description: "Ibn Tulun Mosque in Cairo — Jummah at 12:30 PM. Address, facilities and today's Fajr to Isha prayer times for Cairo, updated daily." url: https://globalprayertimes.org/egypt/cairo/ibn-tulun-mosque/ source: Global Prayer Times --- # Ibn Tulun Mosque — Cairo | Prayer Times & Jummah Ibn Tulun Mosque in Cairo — Jummah at 12:30 PM. Address, facilities and today's Fajr to Isha prayer times for Cairo, updated daily. 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, 14th August 2026 · Details last verified 14 August 2026 Cairo prayer times · Egypt · Directions (OpenStreetMap) Quick Answer Jummah (Friday prayer) at Ibn Tulun Mosque in Cairo, Egypt is held at 12:30 PM. The mosque is located at Sayyida Zeinab, Cairo. Today's Cairo prayer times — Fajr through Isha — are shown below, updated daily by Global Prayer Times. Next prayer in Cairo, Egypt Today in Cairo Fajr 04:47 · Dhuhr 12:59 · Asr 16:37 · Maghrib 19:37 · Isha 21:01 Live countdown after the page loads Cairo prayer times today Begins = start of each prayer window for Cairo. Each mosque sets its own iqamah (congregation) — usually 10–30 minutes later. 🌅 Fajr 04:47 ☀️ Sunrise 06:21 🌤️ Dhuhr 12:59 🌇 Asr 16:37 🌆 Maghrib 19:37 🌙 Isha 21:01 Egypt official method · Updated Friday, 14th August 2026 Set prayer reminders Today Calculation method Fajr 04:47 Sunrise 06:21 Dhuhr 12:59 Asr 16:37 Maghrib 19:37 Isha 21:01 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. Other mosques in Cairo Al-Azhar Mosque Cairo, Egypt 📍 El-Azhar St, Islamic Cairo, Cairo One of the oldest and most prestigious mosques in the world, founded in 970 CE by the Fatimid dynasty, and home to Al-Azhar University — the foremost institution of Sunni Islamic learning. Jummah: 12:30 PM Directions on OpenStreetMap ↗ Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan Cairo, Egypt 📍 Midan Salah al-Din, Cairo A masterpiece of Mamluk architecture, built between 1356–1363, widely considered one of the finest Islamic buildings in the world. Jummah: 12:30 PM Directions on OpenStreetMap ↗ ← Back to Cairo prayer times Browse all mosques Embed Cairo prayer times on your site Free iframe widget — no API key. Paste into your mosque website, WordPress, or blog. Preview widget ↗ More embed options → This is a free service from Elite Digital Agency . Voluntary support keeps Global Prayer Times free for everyone. Support if you can . — Global Prayer Times. Source: https://globalprayertimes.org/egypt/cairo/ibn-tulun-mosque/