Prime Minister Emphasizes Commitment to Renovate Historic Mosques

egypt-to-become-a-producer-of-pharmaceutical-raw-materials-says-prime-minister/">Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Prime Minister of Egypt, visited the “Misbah” Mosque and its surrounding area in Cairo today, highlighting the government’s commitment to restoring and revitalizing existing mosques as part of a broader initiative to preserve Islamic heritage and maintain Egypt’s cultural identity.

During his visit, Madbouly emphasized the state’s dedication not only to the renovation of historic mosques but also to the construction of new ones across the country. This dual approach aims to safeguard Islamic heritage and ensure that historically significant mosques and shrines are preserved, showcasing the beauty of Islamic architecture in Egypt.

While inspecting the area around the Misbah Mosque, the Prime Minister engaged in discussions with the Minister of Awqaf (Religious Endowments), Cairo’s Governor, and a development consultant. They reviewed plans for revitalizing the vicinity of the mosque, located opposite Sayyida Aisha Mosque. Madbouly directed them to develop a comprehensive proposal that highlights the historical and cultural value of the area, which should integrate with ongoing projects in historic Cairo. The plan is expected to include a fully equipped service area for visitors and enhance connectivity with modern transportation networks, incorporating a proposed park.

During this inspection, Madbouly listened to explanations from the Minister of Awqaf regarding collaborative efforts among various state institutions aimed at enhancing the area surrounding Misbah Mosque. This initiative focuses on preserving registered antiquities while ensuring that revitalization efforts reflect the area’s rich cultural heritage. The visit underscored a commitment to completing restoration work on both the mosque and its historical minarets and domes.

The Minister noted that Misbah Mosque, which has stood for over five centuries, has undergone two phases of restoration. The first phase included significant work such as dismantling and restoring its minaret, reinforcing foundations, repairing wooden roof surfaces, restoring external facades and stone floors, replacing damaged elements, as well as renovating marble columns and decorative features. Additionally, electrical systems including lighting, ventilation, and sound systems have been upgraded.

This renovation effort is part of a broader initiative aimed at restoring minarets facing Sayyida Aisha Square and preserving other historical structures such as tombs in the royal cemetery and Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti’s tomb while maintaining their historical character.