Ibn Tulun Mosque
The oldest mosque in Cairo surviving in its original form, built in 876–879 CE, with a unique spiral minaret inspired by the Great Mosque of Samarra.
📍 Sayyida Zeinab, Cairo
🏛️ Est. 879
🕌 Jummah: 12:30 PM
👥 100,000 capacity
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History of Ibn Tulun Mosque
Ibn Tulun Mosque was commissioned by Ahmad ibn Tulun, the Abbasid governor of Egypt, and completed in 879 CE. It is the oldest mosque in Cairo that survives in its original form and one of the oldest in the world. The mosque's defining feature is its external spiral minaret — the only one of its kind in Egypt — said to be modelled on the Great Mosque of Samarra in Iraq. The vast courtyard can accommodate up to 100,000 worshippers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ibn Tulun Mosque located? ▾
Ibn Tulun Mosque is located at Sayyida Zeinab, Cairo.
What time is Jummah prayer at Ibn Tulun Mosque? ▾
Jummah (Friday) prayers at Ibn Tulun Mosque are held at 12:30 PM. Times may change occasionally — it is recommended to confirm directly with the mosque.
What are the daily prayer times near Ibn Tulun Mosque? ▾
Daily prayer times near Ibn Tulun Mosque follow the Cairo schedule. You can see today's live Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times in the panel above, which are calculated for Cairo, Egypt.
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