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The pale outer wall of the Amr ibn al-As Mosque with its arched windows and minaret, seen along the paved street beside it.
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Amr ibn al-As Mosque

The Amr ibn al-As Mosque in Old Cairo stands on the site of the first mosque in Egypt, founded around 642 by the Arab commander Amr ibn al-As in the new capital, Fustat. Rebuilt many times, it now has a large open courtyard ringed by long arcades of columns. It is a working mosque that visitors enter outside prayer times.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 09:00–16:00

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source egymonuments.gov.eg

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon09:00–16:00
Tue09:00–16:00
Wed09:00–16:00
Thu09:00–16:00
Fri09:00–16:00
Sat09:00–16:00
Sun09:00–16:00

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Amr ibn al-As Mosque?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–16:00.

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