historic mosque / royal mausoleum / religious site19th–20th century (Completed 1912)
Al-Rifa'i Mosque
Salah al-Din Square
مسجد الرفاعيOpen to Public
Explore Cairo's great royal mausoleum, where monumental nineteenth-century Islamic Revival architecture houses the tombs of Egypt's Muhammad Ali dynasty and the final Shah of Iran directly opposite the medieval Sultan Hasan Mosque.
Historical Overview
Commissioned by Hoshiyar Hanim, completed in 1912. Designed to visually respond to Sultan Hasan.
Why Visit?
A massive royal mausoleum housing tombs of Khedive Ismail, King Fuad, King Farouk, and Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
What to See
- Tombs of Muhammad Ali dynasty
- Tomb of the Shah of Iran
Getting There
Al-Rifa'i Mosque
Media Gallery
Photo of Al-Rifa'i Mosque
Opening Hours
Standard09:00 - 17:00
Last Entry16:00
Ticket Prices
Included in a combined ticket / pass - Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hasan
Plan Your Visit
- Duration: 35 - 50 mins