Cairo: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, visited Egypt's Islamic Cultural Centre in Cairo's New Administrative Capital. The centre spans 467,000 square meters and serves as a hub for promoting Islamic values and principles.
According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Sultan was welcomed by Dr. Osama Al-Azhari, the Egyptian Minister of Awqaf, Counselor Adnan Fanjari, the Egyptian Minister of Justice, and Eng. Khaled Abbas, Chairman of the Administrative Capital for Urban Development. He expressed gratitude for the reception and praised the centre's services, which reflect Egypt's commitment to Islamic culture. The Deputy Ruler commended the centre's architectural designs that integrate heritage with modern creativity, enhancing its cultural role.
During his visit, H.H. Sheikh Sultan stopped at an observation deck overlooking the Government District, offering views of the Presidential Palace and other authorities. He received a briefing on the centre's design, which merges modern Islamic style with traditional Egyptian architectural elements. The Grand Mosque of Egypt, located centrally, is surrounded by gardens and cultural buildings.
H.H. Sheikh Sultan also visited the House of the Quran, learning about its Readers' Room and the lives of renowned Quranic reciters. He explored corridors adorned with Quranic verses and rooms dedicated to specific Quran sections, equipped with audio devices for recitation. The visit included viewing the centre's master plan, murals, and historic Qurans.
The visit concluded at the Grand Mosque of Egypt, the largest in the republic and third largest globally, accommodating 12,000 worshippers inside. The mosque features two minarets, a large main dome, and is noted by Guinness World Records for having the largest wooden minbar.