Al Akmar Mosque

The Al Akmar Mosque has another name, the Gray Mosque. It is located in the old part of Cyrus. It dates from 1121-1125 years of the Fatimid period. It was completely rebuilt and destroyed only in 1397. The name translates as “drenched in sunlight.” Its walls are made of gray stone. Around the central room there is a pointed arcade resting on columns of marble. The stone facade stretches along the street and is richly decorated. It has two inscriptions. One mentions the name of the caliph Al Mustansir, under whom it was built. The second is a passage from the Quran's Surah "Light". On the corner of the facade is the name of the Prophet. The minaret is not completely preserved. Only the base, part of the stucco and stalactites have reached us. In the courtyard unique paintings in Kufic style. Located in the northern part of Muizz Street, you can get by metro (line 2.3) or by taxi.