This neighborhood in southern Cairo is the oldest part of the city, with twisting alleyways and ancient churches that are several centuries older than the ornate mosques of Islamic Cairo.

Muhammad Darwish, head of the leadership council of Hamas, claims October 7 "shattered the myth of Israeli occupation".

You can reach Islamic Cairo by car, taxi or tour bus. Travelers can also take the metro to the Naguib stop, but the neighborhood's famous mosques are not situated within walking distance.

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One of the most famous, historic bazaars in all of Cairo is a bustling market street with gorgeous centuries-old architecture ...

People commemorate the birthday of Sayyeda Zeinab, the granddaughter of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad, during a Moulid, a celebration of a holy person's birth, outside the mosque and shrine named ...

During Ramadan, Cairo's mosques, including the historic Al-Azhar Mosque and the Sultan Hassan Mosque, host special prayers and events, inviting visitors to participate in the city's rich Islamic ...

The mosque and accompanying centre covers more ... from large protests", like those that happened in 2011 around Cairo's Tahrir Square, said CNN. Maged Mandour, an Egyptian political analyst ...