Jumu'ah mosque · 2009

Al-Rahman Al-Rahim Mosque

Al-Rahman Al-Rahim Mosque
10 photos & drawings
Completed
2002-2009
Built area
2300 m2
Capacity
1,150worshippers
Country
Egypt

Overview

About the mosque

Rectangualr plan with a big central dom, four smaller domes in the corners and two high minarets. The mosque hosts a main prayers hall, women's prayer hall, abultion spaces. The main prayer hall contains a mihrab and a minbar facing the direction of qibla towards Mecca. There's also an annex building next to the main building of the mosque.

Background

History

A mosque in Cairo, Egypt, called El-Rahman El-Raheem or Al-Rahman Al-Rahim. It is situated on Salah Salem Street in the Abbassiya area. The mosque is well known for its inclusion of Islamic motifs from many Islamic architectural types. It was constructed by an Egyptian businessman, and "Katb Ketab" wedding celebrations are one of its most well-known uses. It is renowned for hosting a lot of well-known funerals.

Where

Location

Battersea Park Millenium Arena, London SW11 4NJ, UKOpen in Google Maps

References

  1. 01hassanrashdan.com/OurProjectsscat/mosqueshassanrashdan.com
  2. 02hassanrashdan.com/ourprojects/rahman-raheem-mosque-2hassanrashdan.com
  3. 03en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Rahman_Al-Rahim_Mosqueen.wikipedia.org

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