Al Azhar Mosque

Pics: US First Lady Jill Biden tours Al Azhar Mosque

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 - 02:31 GMT

“It’s truly my honor to be here at Al-Azhar. Thank you to the Grand Imam for welcoming us today. And Dr. Daoud, Dr. Saddik, Ambassador Moussa, and Dr. Nossair: I am also grateful for your welcome and work on today’s program,” she said in a statement issued by the White House on Saturday.

Acquaint yourself with history of Egypt’s Al-Azhar Mosque

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 - 11:08 GMT

Al-Azhar Mosque is one of the oldest and most important mosques in Egypt and the Arab world.

Egypt’s Al-Azhar Mosque, a beacon of enlightenment

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 - 12:43 GMT

Al-Azhar Mosque is one of the oldest and most important mosques in Egypt and the Arab world.

Memory of the day: Jawhar al-Siqilli begins the construction of Al-Azhar Mosque in 970

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 - 12:39 GMT

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Sneak peek into the Fatimid State in Egyptian history

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 - 11:56 GMT

The Fatimid state was the golden age of Islamic art in Egypt.

Memory of the day: Egypt’s historic Al-Ahram newspaper established in 1875

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 - 10:05 GMT

In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on December 27.

Memory of the day: Discovery of the AIDS virus is officially announced in 1981

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 - 11:35 GMT

In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on December 1.

Memory of the day: Sabra & Shatila massacre takes place in Lebanon in 1982

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 - 11:53 GMT

On September 16, many important events took place.

Libyan Minister of Culture Mabrouka Othman visits Egypt’s historical Al-Azhar Mosque

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 - 11:37 GMT

The minister's visit to Al-Azhar Mosque came on the sideline’s of her current visit to Egypt to attend the opening of the 52nd Cairo International Book Fair.

Memory of the day: Egypt’s Al-Azhar Mosque opens for prayer in 971

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 - 11:27 GMT

On June 22, many important events took place.

Memory of the day: French authorities close Al-Azhar Mosque in 1800

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 - 11:30 GMT

On June 20, many important events took place.

History of Egypt’s Al-Azhar Mosque

Tue, 04 May 2021 - 01:36 GMT

Al-Azhar Mosque is one of the oldest and most important mosques in Egypt and the Arab world.

Memory of the day: Imam Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Zawahiri resigns from the sheikhdom of Al-Azhar Mosque in 1935

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 - 01:51 GMT

On April 26, many important events that changed the world map took place.

Memory of the day: Establishing Al-Azhar Mosque in 970 AD

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 - 03:48 GMT

Al-Azhar Mosque and University has been established for over a thousand years, and has been bearing its scientific, religious, patriotic and civilizational responsibility towards the people and the entire Islamic nation.

Memory of the day: 1st Friday Prayer at Al-Azhar Mosque, Beethoven's Birth

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 - 02:11 GMT

On December 17, many important events took place that changed the world. On this day, many stars of art, politics, and literature were born. The day also marks the celebration of annual events.

Highest quality marble used in Al Haramain installed at Al Azhar

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 - 04:54 GMT

The construction company finished installing the highest quality of Thassos white marble on Al Azhar mosque’s ground.

Ismail reviews progress in implementing antiquities projects

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 - 07:03 GMT

Khaled el Anani said that Ismail discussed the progress in implementing antiquities projects during their meeting on Monday.

Antiquities minister inspect restoration works at Azhar Mosque

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 - 10:10 GMT

Culture Minister Helmy el Namnam and Antiquities Minister Khaled Anani on Thursday inspected the ongoing restoration works at Al Azhar Mosque.

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