Visiting Amr ibn al-As Mosque: what to know
- Tickets
- Free entry.
- Time needed
- 30 to 60 minutes.
- Best time
- Morning hours, outside prayer times.
- Getting there
- Metro to Mar Girgis station, then a short walk south.
Cairo itineraries with Amr ibn al-As Mosque
Amr ibn al-As Mosque is on day 3
Day 3 of Cairo & the Pyramids
Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo
How Amr ibn al-As Mosque fits into a day.- 8:30Egyptian Museum TreasuresEgyptian Museum
- 11:00Coptic Cairo Walking TourCoptic Cairo
- 14:00Amr ibn al-As MosqueFustat
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Amr ibn al-As Mosque FAQs
Can non-Muslims visit the Amr ibn al-As Mosque?
Yes. Modest dress is required and prayer times must be avoided.
What is the history of the Amr ibn al-As Mosque?
It is the first mosque in Egypt, established in 642.
Are there restrictions inside the mosque?
Shoes must be removed. Photography is permitted in most areas.
