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Mosque of Mahmud Muharram
historic mosque with mausoleumOttoman (1792)

Mosque of Mahmud Muharram

Historic Cairo

جامع محمود محرم / جامع الخواجاUNKNOWN VERIFY

Visit the late 18th-century Ottoman hanging Mosque of Mahmud Muharram, locally known as Gami' al-Khawaja, in Al-Gamaliya.

Historical Overview

Constructed in 1792 CE (1207 AH) by Mahmud Muharram al-Fayyumi. Registered as monument No. 30, this 'hanging' mosque (built over street-level shops) also features an attached domed mausoleum for Sheikh Ibrahim al-Biqa'i.

Why Visit?

An exquisite late Ottoman hanging mosque enriching the commercial and spiritual heritage of Al-Gamaliya Street.

Getting There

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Photo of Mosque of Mahmud Muharram

Photo of Mosque of Mahmud Muharram

Opening Hours

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Ticket Prices

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