Cairo

The Sahaba Amr ibn al 'As (r.a.) conquered Egypt in 640. In 641 he founded Fustat - the new capital of Egypt, where he also built Africa's first Mosque. Fustat is now a part of Old Cairo.

Zainab Sayyida Zaynab RA was one of the daughters of Hadrat Ali, and a blessed grandchild of the Prophet (pbuh). She is either burried here in Cairo, in Damascus or in Medina . 5 images	Imam Hussein The Mosque of Imam Hussein in Cairo. It is believed that the head of the Prophet's (pbuh) grandson is burried here. 13 images
Amr Ibn al Aas Founded by the Sahaba Amr Ibn al Aas (r.a) and was the first Mosque of Africa. His son is burried here. 16 images	Imam Shafi The founder of the Shafi madhab, imam Shafi, is burried here. 18 images
Ibn Tulun One of Cairo's oldest (from the late 800's) and most remarkable Mosques. It's architecture is astonishing. 10 images	Madrasa of Sarghatmish A mosque and madrassa which lies just next to the Mosque of Ibn Tulun. A study place for Hanafi students. 7 images
Al Azhar A Mosque and one of the oldest Universities in the world. 16 images	Al Azhar Park A large and relaxing family park with a great view to the Citdael. 21 images
Citadel Salah al Din Ayoubi's fortress. 23 images	Moez Street A buzy shopping street 26 images
Coptic The Copts are Christians who have been living in Egypt of centuries. 7 images	Nile The famous river runs through Cairo city. Picture taken from a cruise ship, associated with the hotel we stayed at. 16 images
Phironic Era Pictures from the Ancient Egypt - or the Era of the Pharaos. 74 images	Bookmarket Soor el Azbakeya - The famous Bookmarket of Cairo. 4 images
Saleh al Jafery An event 4 images	Souk and Streets General pictures from the city 9 images