18 April 2021
Minister of Awqaf Mokhtar Gomaa, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Anani, and Cairo Governor Khaled Abdel Aal inaugurated today the newly-resorted Mausoleum and Dome of Al-Imam Al-Shafi'i in Al-Khalifa suburb.
Al-Imam Al-Shafi'i Mausoleum and Dome is known for its distinctive architectural and decorative elements as well as its historical and spiritual value.
The restoration project of Al-Imam Al-Shafi'i Mausoleum and Dome included masonry walls and floors, marble, and ceramic mosaic conservation.
The work included grouting, consolidation, crack repair, replacement of damaged brick and stone, repair of marble cladding, ceramic mosaic dismantling and refixing, and installing a glass walkway above it.
Moreover, the dome was restored from inside and outside, a new drainage system was installed, and a modern lighting system was designed to be consistent with the historical value of the dome.
The inauguration was attended by Secretary-General of Supreme Council of Antiquities Mustafa Waziri, Director of Cairo's Religious Endowment Directorate Khaled Khedr, and US Ambassador to Egypt Jonathan Cohen.
Source: Media Department, Cairo Governorate
