📍 Cairo Governorate, Egypt🕌 ~10 million Muslims📅 2026-04-04

Namaz Times in Cairo

Accurate Namaz timings calculated using the University of Islamic Sciences (Karachi) method.

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Today's Prayer Times

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt (Africa/Cairo)

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Fajr

04:12 AM

Zohr

11:58 AM

Asr

03:30 PM

Magrib

06:16 PM

Isha

07:35 PM

Islam & the Muslim Community in Cairo

Al-Azhar University and Mosque

Cairo, the 'City of a Thousand Minarets', is the historic heart of Islamic intellectual life in the Arab world. Founded by the Fatimids in the 10th century, the city flourished under the Ayyubids and Mamluks, leaving behind a treasure trove of mosques, madrasas, and palaces. Al-Azhar, both a mosque and one of the world's oldest universities, remains the primary global authority for Sunni Islamic scholarship.

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Ramadan in This City

Ramadan in Cairo is famous for the 'Fanous' (colorful lanterns) that decorate every street, and the tradition of 'Mawa'ed el-Rahman' (tables of the Merciful) where free meals are served to all.


Islamic Heritage & Facts

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Al-Azhar University in Cairo is the oldest degree-granting institution in Egypt and has been a global center of Islamic learning since 970 CE.

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The Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic fortification that houses the stunning Muhammad Ali Mosque (the Alabaster Mosque).

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Islamic Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage site, contains some of the best-preserved medieval Islamic architecture in the world.

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The Mosque of Ibn Tulun, built in 879 CE, is one of the oldest mosques in Cairo and is famous for its unique spiral minaret.

Cairo's Khan el-Khalili bazaar has been a center of trade and artisan workshops since the 14th century.


Frequently Asked Questions

Which method is used for Cairo prayer timings?

RuhVerse uses the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method, which is the official standard for the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Is the prayer time in Cairo different from Alexandria?

Yes, Alexandria is west of Cairo; its prayer times typically occur 2–4 minutes later than in the capital.

What is the significance of the Ramadan Cannon in Cairo?

The firing of the cannon (Midfa al-Iftar) from the Cairo Citadel has a long tradition of signaling the time to break the fast, heard across the city.


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