The al-Hakim Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الحاكم, romanized: Masjid al-Ḥākim), also known as al-Anwar (Arabic: الانور, lit. 'the Illuminated'), [1] is a historic mosque in Cairo, Egypt. It is named after al-Ḥākim bi-Amr Allāh (985–1021), the 6th Fatimid caliph and 16th Ismāʿīlī Imam.

Al Hakim Mosque, situated next to Bab al-Futuh, was ordered by the Fatimid Caliph Al-Aziz b-Illah Nizar in 990 and was completed during the reign of his son, Al-Hakim in 1013. It bears a close resemblance to the mosque of Ibn Tulun. The building is a brick structure with two courtyards surrounded by four iwans.

Apr 27, 2005 · Originally built outside Cairo’s northern wall, the mosque was incorporated within the city in 1087 transforming its own northern wall and minarets into an integral part of the fortifications. Al-Hakim, or more precisely Al-Aziz, reused the plan of Al-Azhar mosque with a five aisled prayer hall (sanctuary) and arcaded porticoes.

Jan 18, 2025 · Al Hakim Mosque, situated in the city of a thousand minarets, Cairo, is a stunning example of Fatimid architecture built between 990 and 1013 AD. Named after Caliph Al Hakimbi-Amr Allah, it features grand arches, a rectangular courtyard, and two unique minarets with stone domes. Its walls are adorned with Kufic inscriptions and geometric designs.

Al-Hakim Mosque is located to the east of Muizz Street, just south of Bab Al-Futuh, it is also called al-Anwar Mosque (The Enlightened Mosque). This mosque is named after Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah (985–1021), the sixth Fatimid caliph of Egypt. The memorial entrance with its huge size and fabulous decorations was very unique at its time.

This mosque boasts architectural and decorative elements seen previously in mosques of North Africa and Andalusia (e.g. al-Mahdiyya Mosque in Tunisia and Cordoba Mosque in Andalusia) as well as in the Ibn Tulun and al-Azhar mosques in Egypt.

The Mosque of Al Hakim is one of the great achievements of the Fatimids in Egypt. It contains some of the most distinctive architectural features in Egypt. This includes the most ancient surviving minarets in Egypt. Many travelers spending their vacation in Egypt visit the mosque for its wonderful architecture and interesting historical facts.

Completed in 1013, the vast and starkly plain Mosque of Al Hakim built into the northern walls, is one of Cairo’s older mosques, but it was rarely used for worship. Instead it functioned as a Crusaders’ prison, a stable, a warehouse, a boys’ school and, most appropriately considering its notorious founder, a madhouse.

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of Islamic architecture at the Al-Hakim Mosque, a remarkable 10th-century landmark in El Gamaliya. This awe-inspiring place of worship boasts a majestic entrance that beckons visitors to explore its …

Mar 17, 2022 · The Mosque of al-Hakim, next to the Northern Walls and, honors one of Egypt’s most renowned kings, is a must-see in Cairo. Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah was only 11 years old when he was elevated to the position of 6th Fatimid caliph, and he was only 15 when he ordered the death of his instructor.