Al-Hakim Mosque

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. What is the construction period?Began 990 CE, completed 1013 CE
2. What is the primary builder?Caliph al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah (completed)
3. What is the Al‑Hakim Mosque and where is it located?The Al‑Hakim Mosque is a very old mosque in Cairo, Egypt. It was built by the Fatimid rulers and sits on the east side of al‑Mu'izz Street near the big Bab al‑Futuh gate.
4. When was the mosque built and who finished it?Building started in 990 CE by Caliph al‑Aziz and finished in 1013 CE by his son Al‑Hakim bi‑Amr Allah, who gave the mosque its name.

Fatimid Dynasty: A Shi'a Islamic caliphate that ruled across North Africa, Sicily, and parts of the Levant from the 10th to the 12th centuries.
Isma'ili Imamate: A branch of Shia Islam historically led by Imams, with the Fatimid caliphs also holding the position of Imam.
Al-Mu'izz Street: A major historic street in Cairo, renowned for its concentration of medieval Islamic architecture and monuments.
Dawoodi Bohras: A religious community within Shia Islam known for their commercial activities and strong traditions, including historical patronage of architecture.