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Cairo, Egypt

Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

A masterpiece of Mamluk architecture, built between 1356–1363, widely considered one of the finest Islamic buildings in the world.

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 Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

The Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan was built by Sultan Hassan ibn Muhammad ibn Qalawun between 1356 and 1363 CE. It is considered a masterpiece of Mamluk architecture and one of the greatest monuments of Islamic civilisation. The building served as both a mosque and a school for all four Sunni schools of law, with separate iwans (halls) for each. Its monumental entrance portal — over 38 metres high — is one of the tallest in Islamic architecture.

Address
Midan Salah al-Din, Cairo
Founded
1363
Jummah
12:30 PM
Capacity
5,000 worshippers

Frequently asked questions

Where is Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan located?
Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan is located at Midan Salah al-Din, Cairo, Cairo, Egypt.
What time is Jummah at Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan?
Jummah at Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan is typically at 12:30 PM. Confirm with the mosque before attending, especially on public holidays.
What are daily prayer times at Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan?
Daily prayer times at Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan 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 Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan?
The Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan was built by Sultan Hassan ibn Muhammad ibn Qalawun between 1356 and 1363 CE. It is considered a masterpiece of Mamluk architecture and one of the greatest monuments of Islamic civilisation. The building served as both a mosque and a school for all four Sunni schools of law, with separate iwans (halls) for each. Its monumental entrance portal — over 38 metres high — is one of the tallest in Islamic architecture.
Is there parking at Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan?
Parking availability near Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan varies by location in Cairo. Check with the mosque directly or use local street parking / public transport where available.

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