The iconic Muhammad Ali Mosque, also known as the 'Alabaster Mosque', rises majestically above the walls of the Citadel of Saladin in Cairo, Egypt. Built between 1830 and 1848 by Ottoman ruler Muhammad Ali Pasha, the mosque features a grand Ottoman-style design with towering minarets and cascading domes inspired by the Hagia Sophia. The warm golden light of dusk bathes the limestone walls, creating a dramatic and serene atmosphere.