Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli inspected on Saturday restoration works at the historic Al-Misbah Mosque and its surrounding area in Cairo’s Sayyeda Aisha district, as part of the state’s efforts to preserve Islamic heritage and safeguard Egypt’s cultural identity.
Madbouli reaffirmed the government’s commitment to restoring and revitalising historic mosques alongside the construction of new places of worship across the country, stressing the importance of preserving Egypt’s rich Islamic architectural heritage.
During the tour, the prime minister reviewed redevelopment plans for the area surrounding Al-Misbah Mosque with Minister of Endowments Osama Al-Azhari and Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber.
Madbouli directed officials to develop an integrated vision that highlights the area’s historical and cultural significance and complements the broader Historic Cairo development project. He also called for the provision of integrated services for visitors and worshippers and improved connectivity with the city’s transportation network.
Al-Azhari said his ministry is co-operating with various state institutions to revitalise the area surrounding Al-Misbah Mosque and restore its historical and cultural character, with particular attention to registered heritage monuments.
The minister noted that Al-Misbah Mosque, which dates back more than five centuries, has undergone two phases of restoration. The first and largest phase has already been completed and included dismantling and restoring the mosque’s minaret before reinstalling it, reinforcing the foundations, repairing and treating the wooden ceiling structures, restoring exterior facades and stone flooring, and upgrading electrical, lighting, ventilation, and audio systems.
He added that the restoration project forms part of a broader initiative to preserve historic minarets, domes, and heritage sites in the Sayyeda Aisha area while maintaining their architectural and historical character.
