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Pilgrims outside Al-Hussein Mosque in Cairo, Egypt taking shade of the giant umbrellas fixed for protecting from heat Royalty Free Stock Photo

Giant umbrellas for protecting pilgrims from heat outside Al-Hussein Mosque, Cairo Royalty Free Stock Photo

Al-Hussein Mosque in Cairo, Egypt - giant umbrellas fixed outside for protecting from heat Royalty Free Stock Photo

Giant umbrellas for protecting pilgrims from heat outside Al-Hussein Mosque, Cairo

The Al-Hussein Mosque was built in 1154. The mosque is located in Cairo, Egypt, near the Khan El-Khalili bazaar. It is considered to be one of the holiest Islamic sites in Egypt. Dawoodi Bohra and other Muslims believe that Husayn's head is buried on the grounds of the mosque. The complex includes a mausoleum, which dates back to the mosque's original construction in 1154. The currently standing building was constructed in the 19th century and was influenced by Gothic Revival architecture. Today, the mosque houses some items considered sacred by Muslims, such as the oldest complete manuscript of the Quran. The location is visited regularly by many Shia Muslims.