Al-Hussein Mosque Mosque

Address: Al‑Hussein Mosque, Al‑Hussein St, Cairo, Egypt

Hours: Daily 7am-10pm (times vary with prayer schedule)

Al-Hussein Mosque is a historic mosque complex in historic Cairo, Egypt, located in the district commonly referred to as Islamic Cairo near Khan el-Khalili bazaar. The mosque is named for Husayn ibn Ali and functions as both a place of congregational prayer and a focal point for local pilgrimage.

The complex has been rebuilt and modified repeatedly over centuries; it includes prayer halls, shrines and adjacent mosque structures that reflect multiple phases of Cairo’s urban and religious history. It is frequently visited for prayer and for religious observance associated with the Prophet’s family.

The mosque occupies a site in the dense urban fabric of central Cairo and is easy to reach on foot from major historic streets and local transportation nodes. Visitors should observe local customs for dress and behaviour inside active religious spaces.

• Central location: Located in the historic Cairo district near the market area of Khan el-Khalili, the complex is part of the city’s dense ensemble of mosques and mausoleums and is accessible from Al-Hussein Street.

Al‑Hussein Mosque is in central Cairo within the historic district of al‑Muizz li‑Din Allah Street. The nearest metro station is Sadat (on the Cairo Metro Line 1), followed by a short taxi or walking trip into the old city. Many visitors arrive on foot from the Khan el‑Khalili market or the Citadel.

• Attend Friday prayers to see the mosque at its most active-but be respectful of prayer times and gendered spaces.
• Combine a visit with nearby Islamic Cairo sites: the Citadel and Khan el-Khalili are within walking distance.
• Photography inside is restricted during services; follow signage and local guidance.