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{{Short description|Mosque in Cairo, Egypt}} |
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The '''Rabaa Al-Adawiya Mosque'''<ref group="name">The name in {{lang-ar|مسجد رابعة العدوية}}. The name is also spelled as ''Rabia…, Rabi'a…, …[[al-]]Adawiyya, …el-Adaweya''. The Egyptian pronunciation is {{IPA-arz|ˈɾɑbʕɑ l.ʕædæˈwejjæ|}}, hence the spelling ''Rabaa''.</ref> is one of the most famous mosques in [[Cairo]], located on the northern edge of [[Nasr City]] district in eastern Cairo. It was named after the 8th-century [[Sufism|Sufi]] saint [[Rabia Al-Adawiya]]. |
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The '''Rabaa al-Adawiya Mosque''' ({{langx|ar|مسجد رابعة العدوية}}, {{IPA|arz|ˈɾɑbʕɑ l.ʕædæˈwejjæ|lang}}), also transliterated '''Rabi'a al-Adawiya''', '''Rabaa el-Adawia''' or '''Rabaa el-Adaweya''', is a mosque located on the northern edge of [[Nasr City]] district in eastern [[Cairo]]. It was named after the 8th-century [[Sufism|Sufi]] saint [[Rabia al-Adawiya]]. |
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A number of important funerals were conducted at the mosque, including that of [[Anwar Sadat]], partially due to its proximity to the cemetery east of Cairo. The mosque site is adjacent to the Ministry of Defense building. |
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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]],<ref>{{cite news|author=Richards, George|title=Why Rabaa Al-Adaweya?: The Story Behind the Mosque|url=http://muftah.org/why-rabaa-al-adaweya-the-story-behind-the-mosque/|access-date=March 12, 2014|newspaper=[[Muftah]]|date=August 3, 2013}}</ref> partially due to its proximity to the cemetery east of Cairo. |
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In July 2013, after Mohamed Morsi was toppled in the June 30 Revolution, the mosque turned into sit-in camp for the supporters of President Morsi .<ref>{{cite news|title=Egyptian protesters seek ‘new revolution’|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/egyptian-protesters-seek-new-revolution/2013/07/16/d73c336a-ee4e-11e2-9008-61e94a7ea20d_story.html|accessdate=29 July 2013|newspaper=[[The Washington Post|Washington Post]]|date=17 July 2013}}</ref> The mosque was reportedly destroyed on August 14, 2013 during clashes between the protestors and the security forces.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/15/rabaa-al-adawiyah-photos-destroyed_n_3761648.html "Rabaa Al-Adawiyah Mosque Destroyed In Cairo Clashes", Huffington Post]</ref> |
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In July 2013, Rabaa al-Adawiya Mosque and the adjacent Rabaa Square became a sit-in protest area for supporters of [[Mohamed Morsi|President Mohamed Morsi]] after he was [[2013 Egyptian coup d'état|removed]] from power by [[List of Ministers of Defence of Egypt|Minister of Defense]] [[Abdel Fattah el-Sisi]] on July 3. The mosque was later destroyed on August 14, 2013, during what became known as the [[August 2013 Rabaa massacre]], when security forces violently moved in and evacuated the area, resulting in at least 638 deaths.<ref name="DeathToll-16-8-13">{{Cite news|author=Mohsen, Manar |url=http://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2013/08/16/health-ministry-raises-death-toll-of-wednesdays-clashes-to-638/|title=Health Ministry raises death toll of Wednesday's clashes to 638|newspaper=Daily News Egypt|date=August 16, 2013|access-date=March 12, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130821044205/http://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2013/08/16/health-ministry-raises-death-toll-of-wednesdays-clashes-to-638/|url-status=live |archive-date=21 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/egypt-bloodshed-draws-condemnation-calls-for-dialogue-1.1361138 |title=Egypt bloodshed draws condemnation, calls for dialogue |publisher=CBC News |date=August 14, 2013|access-date=March 12, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130818020835/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2013/08/14/egypt-protest-world-reaction.html|url-status=live |archive-date=18 August 2013}}</ref> The mosque was later rebuilt under the direction of the [[Egyptian Armed Forces]]. |
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In November 10, 2013 The [[Egyptian Armed Forces]] announced that it finished renovating the mosque and Rabaa Square which was destroyed by the forces itself.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/Egy.Army.Spox/posts/394102734054048 "Rabaa Al-Adawiyah Mosque renovated"</ref> |
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== Association of the Rabia al-Adawiya Mosque == |
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The Association of the Rabia |
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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rabaa Al-Adawiya Charity Association |url=https://arabinfomall.bibalex.org/Ar/OrgData.aspx?orgid=1040§ionid=3 |access-date=June 20, 2023}}</ref> |
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==Extensions to the mosque== |
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* An Association Hospital was established in 1997 and the hospital serves all disciplines and emergency units, outpatient clinics and a dialysis unit |
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* Hall of occasions |
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* Center for Human Development |
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* Center for Computer & Computer Science |
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* A center of Islamic culture. |
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==See also== |
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* [[ Lists of mosques ]] |
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* [[ List of mosques in Africa]] |
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* [[ List of mosques in Egypt]] |
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*[[August 2013 Rabaa massacre]] |
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**[[Rabia sign]], hand gesture ("R4BIA") of Muslim Brotherhood supporters |
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*[[List of mosques in Cairo]] |
*[[List of mosques in Cairo]] |
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*[[Rabia sign]] |
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==Notes== |
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==External links== |
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{{Egyptian Revolution of 2011}} |
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* [http://www.zedny.org/index.php Center for Human Development] |
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[[Category:Mosques in Cairo]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:14, 23 October 2024
| Rabaa al-Adawiya Mosque | |
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مسجد رابعة العدوية | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | Nasr City |
| Municipality | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
  Shown within Egypt | |
| Geographic coordinates | 30°04′00″N 31°19′33″E / 30.0668°N 31.3258°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
The Rabaa al-Adawiya Mosque (Arabic: مسجد رابعة العدوية, Egyptian Arabic: [ˈɾɑbʕɑ l.ʕædæˈwejjæ]), also transliterated Rabi'a al-Adawiya, Rabaa el-Adawia or Rabaa el-Adaweya, is a mosque located on the northern edge of Nasr City district in eastern Cairo. It was named after the 8th-century Sufi saint Rabia al-Adawiya.
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 President Mohamed Morsi after he was removed from power by Minister of Defense Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on July 3. The mosque was later destroyed on August 14, 2013, during what became known as the 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
[edit]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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ^ 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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