PM Modi at Al-Hakim Mosque restored with the assistance of India's Dawoodi Bohra community.
During his state visit to Egypt, Prime Minister Modi Explores the Recently Restored Mosque in Cairo.
During his state visit to Egypt, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to Cairo’s historic Al-Hakim Mosque, an 11th-century architectural gem that has been restored with the assistance of India’s Dawoodi Bohra community.
On the mosque’s premises, Prime Minister Modi admired the exquisite craftsmanship of the intricately carved inscriptions adorning the walls and doorways. With its construction dating back over a thousand years to 1012, Al-Hakim Mosque holds the distinction of being the fourth oldest mosque in Cairo and the second Fatimid mosque established in the city. Encompassing a vast area of 13,560 square meters, the mosque’s central courtyard alone spans 5,000 square meters.
The Dawoodi Bohra community, originally hailing from the Fatimids, has been actively involved in the mosque’s renovation since 1970 and has assumed responsibility for its upkeep. This engagement has earned the community a significant role in preserving this religious and cultural site, which is named after Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, the 16th Fatimid caliph. The Dawoodi Bohras are followers of the Fatimi Ismaili Tayyibi school of thought, with their origins in Egypt before migrating to Yemen and eventually establishing a strong presence in India during the 11th century.
Prime Minister Modi shares a longstanding and close bond with the Dawoodi Bohra community, which has been present in Gujarat, India for many years. Consequently, his visit to this revered religious site holds great importance for both the Prime Minister and the Bohra community, highlighting their enduring connection.
