Cairo Governor Dr. Ibrahim Saber, accompanied by Giza Governor Dr. Ahmed Al-Ansari and Qalyubia Governor Dr. Hossam Abdel Fattah, performed the Friday prayers at the historic Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque in the Misr Al-Qadima neighborhood—the oldest mosque built in Egypt and Africa—marking Cairo’s National Day celebrations.
Deputy Governors Mr Ashraf Mansour, Dr Ahmad Anwar Attia, and Mr Omar El-Shafaei, along with Chairman of the National Media Authority Mr Ahmad Al-Muslimani; Grand Sheikh of the Sufi Orders Dr Abdel Hadi Al-Qasabi; Head of the Al-Ashraf Syndicate Mahmoud Al-Sharif; members of the House of Representatives and the Senate; several officials from the Cairo Governorate; district chiefs; and directorate directors, participated in the prayers.
Cairo, which is marking its 1057th National Day, was founded by Commander Jawhar Al-Siqilli during the reign of the Fatimid Caliph Al-Muizz li-Din Allah on July 6, 969 AD.
Cairo is one of the oldest cities in the world, having witnessed numerous civilizations throughout its history. It features Pharaonic, Roman, Byzantine, Coptic, and Islamic monuments, making it a global destination for tourism, culture, and the arts, as well as a hub for business, investment, trade, and science. It is also known as the "City of a Thousand Minarets" because of its abundant mosques.
Source: Media Department, Cairo Governorate
