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Cairo's newly-restored Al Hakim bi Amr Allah Mosque - in pictures

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Al Hakim bi Amr Allah Mosque, in the Islamic district of Cairo, after its restoration. Reuters
The mosque is situated on El Moez Ledin Allah El Fatmy Street in the Egyptian capital. AFP
It is the fourth oldest mosque in Egypt. AFP
The restoration project began in 2017 and cost 85 million Egyptian pounds ($2.7 million). AFP
It is based in a popular tourist area of Cairo. Reuters
A man prays at the mosque. Reuters
Members of the Bohra community outside the mosque. Reuters
A giant chandelier at the restored mosque. Reuters
Prayers are performed. EPA
The mosque is named after the sixth Fatimid caliph Al Hakim bi Amr Allah. EPA
The building of the mosque was started by caliph Al Aziz, the father of Al Hakim, in 990AD. EPA
It was completed in 1013 by caliph Al Hakim. EPA

Al Hakim bi Amr Allah Mosque, in the Islamic district of Cairo, after its restoration. Reuters

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