Al-Mu’iz Street for the Fatimid Religion
Al-Mu’iz Street, dedicated to the religion of God Al-Fatimi, is the heart of ancient Cairo and has been restored as an open-air museum showcasing Islamic architecture and monuments. During the rule of the Egyptian Fatimid state, Al-Mu’iz Street emerged and was called the Great Street. Eventually, in 1937, it was named in honor of Cairo’s founder, Al-Mu’iz, associated with the religion of God.
Al-Mu’iz Street, the Religion of God – Cairo
The street extends from Bab Al-Fotoula gate, including the streets of Bab Al-Foutouh, Prince of the Armies, Copper Street, between the two palaces Al-Sagagha, Ashrafieh, Al-Shawayin, Al-Aqadin, Al-Mukhali and Al-Munjadin, Al-Sukkariya, to Bab Zawila. The current name honors the Fatimid Caliph, beloved of God’s religion. In earlier times, it was called the Cairo Kasbah.
During the transformation Cairo experienced in the early 7th/13th century AD under the Mamluks and the beginning of the Tatar attacks on the East and Iraq, many sought refuge in Egypt, and new areas were built outside Cairo’s walls.
The emerging neighborhoods surrounded the Fatimid Wall of Cairo, and Al-Mu’iz Street was filled with numerous religious, educational, medical, commercial, and private institutions. Most of Egypt’s Islamic monuments from the Mamluk period were within Cairo’s boundaries.
During this time, economic activity centered around Al-Mu’iz Street and the famous Zawla gate leading towards the citadel.
If you seek an Islamic spiritual journey during the blessed month of Ramadan, just visit the Fatimid religion’s Al-Mu’iz Street. If you are looking for a place with a strong spiritual atmosphere, this wonderful place is a must-visit.
There are many restaurants in this ancient Egyptian area offering unique Egyptian dishes, reasonable prices, and distinctive products. Egyptians are naturally known for their hospitality.
Tour Highlights
A short tour of Al-Mu’iz Street’s sights in Cairo runs from Bab Al-Fotouh to Bab Zawila (or vice versa). It is truly an Islamic historical journey through open-air sites that you won’t forget, promising that you will want to visit Egypt again.
Note: The Islamic Hijri calendar differs from the Gregorian calendar in calculating months, as it follows the lunar cycle around the Earth, causing variations in month lengths between 29 and 30 days, unlike the solar-based Gregorian calendar.