Al-Rahman Al-Rahim Mosque, Cairo

#55 among attractions in Cairo

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Al-Rahman al-Rahim Mosque or El-Rahman El-Raheem Mosque is an Egyptian mosque in Cairo. It is located in the Abbassiya neighborhood, on Salah Salem Street. The mosque is famous for having Islamic Motifs from various Islamic architectural styles. It was built by an Egyptian businessman and is famous for many wedding celebrations known as "Katb Ketab". It is also famous for hosting many high-profile funerals. ()

Architectural style: Islamic architectureCoordinates: 30°3'40"N, 31°17'1"E

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Al-Rahman Al-Rahim Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Al-Hakim Mosque, Al-Hussein Mosque, Zaafarana palace, Al-Nour Mosque.

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Which popular attractions are close to Al-Rahman Al-Rahim Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Moussa Dar'i Synagogue, Cairo (15 min walk), Emir Qurqumas Complex, Cairo (19 min walk), Dominican Institute for Oriental Studies, Cairo (20 min walk), Khanqah of Faraj ibn Barquq, Cairo (23 min walk).

How to get to Al-Rahman Al-Rahim Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Al-Rahman Al-Rahim Mosque:

Metro

Abdou Pasha • Lines: 3 (13 min walk)
Abbassia • Lines: 3 (21 min walk)

Bus

Al Abbasiyya (20 min walk)
Go Bus (28 min walk)