Rabaa al-Adawiya Mosque
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| Affiliation | Islam |
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| Type | Mosque |
The Rabaa al-Adawiya Mosque (
Rabia al-Adawiya
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A number of high-profile funerals have been conducted at the mosque, including that of Anwar Sadat and Ma'mun al-Hudaybi,[1] partially due to its proximity to the cemetery east of Cairo.
In July 2013, Rabaa al-Adawiya Mosque and the adjacent Rabaa Square became a sit-in protest area for supporters of
August 2013 Rabaa massacre, when security forces violently moved in and evacuated the area, resulting in at least 638 deaths.[2][3] The mosque was later rebuilt under the direction of the Egyptian Armed Forces
.
Association of the Rabia al-Adawiya Mosque
The Association of the Rabia al-Adawiya Mosque established in 1993 is an association working in the field of philanthropy and development in Cairo. The Assembly Board of Directors works with a General Assembly of 300 volunteers.[4]
See also
- Lists of mosques
- List of mosques in Africa
- List of mosques in Egypt
- August 2013 Rabaa massacre
- Rabia sign, hand gesture ("R4BIA") of Muslim Brotherhood supporters
- List of mosques in Cairo
References
- ^ Richards, George (August 3, 2013). "Why Rabaa Al-Adaweya?: The Story Behind the Mosque". Muftah. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
- ^ Mohsen, Manar (August 16, 2013). "Health Ministry raises death toll of Wednesday's clashes to 638". Daily News Egypt. Archived from the original on 21 August 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
- ^ "Egypt bloodshed draws condemnation, calls for dialogue". CBC News. August 14, 2013. Archived from the original on 18 August 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
- ^ "Rabaa Al-Adawiya Charity Association". Retrieved June 20, 2023.
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