Al-Rahman al-Rahim Mosque
Appearance
Al-Rahman al-Rahim Mosque | |
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Arabic: مسجد الرحمن الرحيم | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | Abbassiya, Cairo |
Country | Egypt |
Location of the mosque in the Nile Delta | |
Geographic coordinates | 30°03′41″N 31°16′59″E / 30.0615186°N 31.2829897°E |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Hassan Rashdan Architects |
Type | Mosque architecture |
Style | Islamic |
Completed | 2009 |
Specifications | |
Dome(s) | One |
Minaret(s) | Two |
The Al-Rahman al-Rahim Mosque or el-Rahman el-Raheem Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الرحمن الرحيم) is a mosque in Cairo, Egypt. It is located in the Abbassiya neighborhood, on Salah Salem Street.
Completed in 2009, the mosque was funded by an Egyptian businessman[clarification needed] and is famous for its Islamic motifs from various Islamic architectural styles.
Many wedding celebrations, known as "Katb Ketab",[1] and high-profile funerals have been held at the mosque since its establishment.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "مسجد الرحمن الرحيم.. جامع لزخارف العهود الإسلامية". elwatannews.com (in Arabic). July 27, 2012.
External links
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