Sayyida Zaynab Mosque

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SAYYIDA ZAYNAB MOSQUE

Modern structure honoring the Islamic saint.

The mosque of Sayyida Zaynab, a modern structure built on a venerable and revered site, honors one of the great Islamic saints of Cairo. Sayyida Zaynab was a historical person, most frequently identified as either the sister of Sayyidna Husayn or the companion of Sayyida Nafisa. The mawlid (feast day) of Sayyida Zaynab is one of the most colorful in Cairo, drawing thousands to celebrate her putative birthday.

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