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Mosques
Al-Azhar Mosque
Cairo, Egypt
Built in 970 AD, Al-Azhar Mosque is a cornerstone of Islamic scholarship, famously known as one of the world's oldest universities. The mosque's central courtyard is flanked by prayer halls adorned with intricate Kufic inscriptions.
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- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Dress code
- Cover shoulders and knees
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