Islamic monuments to reopen in Cairo

The Supreme Council of Antiquities announced the reopening of five Islamic monuments in the Al-Darb Al-Ahmar area of Cairo.

The Al-Imam mosque, the Al-Layth mosque, the Al-Set Meska mosque, the Ali Labib house and the well zone of Youssef at the Salah El-Din Citadel have all been undergoing restoration work, which cost around LE 9.5 million. These monuments as well as the first phase of the new lighting system of the Salah El-Din Citadel will be revealed at a ceremony, which will take place within the Salah El-Din Citadel.

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Tags: islam, Mosque, Religion and Spirituality, Supreme Council of Antiquities

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