The Ministry announced the opening of 39 mosques today, Friday, where 8 new mosques were constructed, 26 mosques were replaced and renovated, and 5 mosques were maintained and developed.
Endowments Opens 39 Mosques Across Governorates Today
The list of mosques scheduled for opening showed geographical diversity, as follows:
In Dakahlia Governorate:
Al-Nour Mosque in Al-Mabahith village – Mit Salsil center was replaced and renovated.
In Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate:
Abdul Hamid Al-Khouli Mosque in Shabah village – Desouk center was replaced and renovated; Mosque of Village 11 Al-Mansour – Al-Hamoul center; and Al-Khalifa Mosque in Al-Wizaraiyah village – Al-Riyad center.
In Qena Governorate:
Omar ibn Al-Khattab Mosque (Awlad Amr) in Al-Karnak village – Abu Tesht center was replaced and renovated.
Al-Rahman Mosque in Nagaa Al-Balbalat, Kalahin Abnoub village – Qena center was constructed.
Mohamed Abu Zaid Mosque in Al-Nawahid, Al-Karnak – Abu Tesht center was maintained and developed.
In Sohag Governorate:
Al-Salam Mosque in Nazlet Ali, Al-Talihaat – Juhaynah center was replaced and renovated; Al-Salam Mosque in Bardis village – Al-Balina center; and Amr ibn Al-Aas Mosque in Nagaa Al-Hudood – Juhaynah center.
Al-Ghafoor Al-Raheem Mosque in Arab Al-Sabha village – Dar Al-Salam center was constructed.
Omar ibn Al-Khattab Mosque in Al-Balabeesh Al-Mustajiddah village – Dar Al-Salam center was maintained and developed.
In Sharqia Governorate:
Al-Nour Mosque in Ezbet Mujawir, Al-Haswah village – Abu Kabir center was replaced and renovated; and Al-Hajj Ali Al-Sayed Mosque in Mansheyet Abu Omar village – Al-Husseiniya center.
Imam Al-Shafi’i Mosque in Al-Matawa’a village – Hihya center was constructed.
Al-Tawheed Mosque in Ezbet Moussa, Kafr Al-Azzazi village – Abu Hammad center was maintained and developed.
In Assiut Governorate:
Al-Salam Mosque in Sarqana village – Dayrout center was replaced and renovated; Al-Tasneem Mosque in Nazlet Bilal village – Dayrout center; Awlad Satouhi Mosque in Nagaa Hassan Abdel Rasoul village – Al-Qusiya center; and Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque in Sarawah village – Manfalut center.
In Qalyubia Governorate:
Al-Fattah Mosque in Al-Karama district – New Obour city was constructed; Al-Safa and Al-Marwah Mosque in Al-Kasabiya village – Shebin Al-Qanater center; and Uthman ibn Affan Mosque in Kafr Al-Sheikh Ibrahim village – Banha center.
In Alexandria Governorate:
Al-Nour Mosque in Fingari 4 village – First Amriya district was replaced and renovated.
In Beheira Governorate:
The main mosque in Umm Saber village – Badr center was replaced and renovated; Ibrahim Al-Sharbini Mosque in Al-Hajir village – Kafr El-Dawar center; Al-Rahman Mosque in Ezbet Zanzu, Kom Dafshu village – Kafr El-Dawar center; and Ezbet Shaalan Mosque in Mansheyet Bishara village – Al-Delengat center.
In Luxor Governorate:
Abu Al-Qasim Mosque in Al-Madamoud village – Al-Zayniya city and center was replaced and renovated.
Nour Al-Islam Mosque in Tomas 3, Asfwan village – Esna city and center was constructed.
In Fayoum Governorate:
Qasr Mansour Al-Gharbi Mosque – Abshaway center was replaced and renovated.
In Gharbia Governorate:
Al-Fayoumi Mosque in Al-H
Al-Nour Mosque
The Al-Nour Mosque, also known as the “Mosque of Light,” is a prominent modern mosque in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, inaugurated in 1985. It is famous for its distinctive architectural design, featuring a large central dome and two towering minarets, and serves as a key religious and community center in the city. While it does not have ancient historical roots, its construction was part of the Kingdom’s broader modern development and commitment to Islamic architecture in the late 20th century.
Abdul Hamid Al-Khouli Mosque
The Abdul Hamid Al-Khouli Mosque is a prominent mosque in the city of Homs, Syria, believed to have been built in the 19th century during the Ottoman era. It is named after a local religious scholar and serves as an important center for Islamic worship and community life in the city.
Omar ibn Al-Khattab Mosque (Awlad Amr)
The Omar ibn Al-Khattab Mosque in the Awlad Amr district of Cairo is a prominent modern mosque, inaugurated in 2011. While it is named in honor of the second Rashidun Caliph, its history is contemporary, built to serve as a major religious and community center for the densely populated area.
Al-Rahman Mosque
The Al-Rahman Mosque is a prominent modern mosque located in the heart of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was inaugurated in 2015 and is notable for its grand scale and distinctive architectural design, featuring a large central dome and two towering minarets. The mosque serves as a major religious and community center for the city’s residents.
Al-Salam Mosque
Al-Salam Mosque, also known as the Peace Mosque, is a prominent modern mosque located in the Al-Malaz district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was inaugurated in 2010 and is notable for its large capacity and distinctive contemporary Islamic architecture, featuring a massive central dome and two tall minarets. The mosque serves as a key religious and community center for the city’s residents.
Amr ibn Al-Aas Mosque
The Amr ibn Al-Aas Mosque, located in Cairo, Egypt, is the first mosque built in Egypt and all of Africa. It was originally constructed in 641–642 AD by the Arab commander Amr ibn al-As following the Muslim conquest of Egypt, marking the founding of the new capital, Fustat. Although the original structure was simple, it has been rebuilt and expanded numerous times over the centuries, with its current form dating largely from the 19th century.
Al-Ghafoor Al-Raheem Mosque
The Al-Ghafoor Al-Raheem Mosque is a prominent and architecturally distinctive mosque located in the city of Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. It was built in the early 2000s and officially opened in 2007, designed to serve as a major religious and community center for the region. Its name, which translates to “The All-Forgiving, The Most Merciful,” reflects two of the 99 names of God in Islam.
Imam Al-Shafi’i Mosque
The Imam Al-Shafi’i Mosque is a historic Islamic mosque and mausoleum in Cairo, Egypt, built in 1211 AD (608 AH) by Sultan Al-Kamil to honor the revered scholar and founder of the Shafi’i school of Islamic jurisprudence, Imam Al-Shafi’i (767–820 AD). It is considered one of Cairo’s most important medieval funerary complexes, notable for its large wooden dome and its role as a major pilgrimage site for Muslims, particularly followers of the Shafi’i school.
