madrasa complexMamluk (Circassian, 1418)

Madrasa of Amir Abd al-Ghani al-Fakhri

Historic Cairo

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Visit the 15th-century Madrasa of Amir Abd al-Ghani al-Fakhri, popularly known as Gami' al-Banat, on Port Said Street.

Historical Overview

Built in 1418 CE (821 AH) by Amir Fakhr al-Din Abd al-Ghani bin Abd al-Raziq. Registered as monument No. 184, this complex integrates a madrasa, sabil, and kuttab into a single foundation. It is widely known by its popular alias, Gami' al-Banat (Mosque of the Girls).

Why Visit?

An essential Mamluk complex renowned for its rich popular folklore as 'The Mosque of the Girls'.

Getting There

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