Al-Rifai Mosque

**★★★★★ Farzin Far — 3 months ago

A beautiful old mosque next to Sultan Hassan mosque and school. The high ceiling (over 30 m) building constructed over the original mosque of 12th century, it is a great place to visit. Many Egyptian royal families are rest in this mosque including Ismael Pasha, King Kamel, Fuad I and Farouk.

Reza Pahlavi the first king of Pahlavi dynasty of Iran was buried in this mosque before being taken to Iran in late 40s and his son, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi the last king of Iran who died in exile is buried

**★★★★★ ali Rehber — 4 months ago

Al Rifai Mosque is one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in Cairo. The tomb of the Shah of Iran is also located here, which makes it a special place for Iranians to visit. Hopefully one day all Iranians will be able to come here easily

**★★★★★ A — 4 months ago

Inside the majestic Al-Rifa’i Mosque in Cairo lies a quiet but powerful space, the tomb of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran. Though far from his homeland, the Shah rests with dignity among Egyptian royalty, a symbol of a complicated yet proud chapter in Iranian history.

Standing before his tomb, I felt a deep sense of reflection and pride. Despite the political turbulence that forced him into exile, he is remembered here with respect. The setting is humble, but the moment carries we

**★★★★★ Pong Lenis — 2 years ago

This Mosque was very beautiful, very historical and interesting. The architecture is stunning, it’s one of the older Mosque’s in Cairo. It’s very well preserved and maintained, I really enjoyed my time here, I went with a tour guide which makes a big difference when experiencing these holy sites. It gives you a much better understanding of its heritage. I would definitely recommend visiting this beautiful place.

**★☆☆☆☆ Michael Chiang — 6 months ago

A very serene and quiet place for worship. It is also the place where several kings of Egypt and the last Shah of Iran were buried. However, do beware of people asking for tips for “safeguarding” your shoes while you are at the mosque or for showing you around!