Aswan Prayer Time

Access accurate Islamic prayer times for Aswan, Egypt, calculated using Egyptian General Authority of Survey methodology. Egypt's southernmost major city hosts a Nubian Muslim community with distinctive traditions, overlooking the Nile and the famous High Dam.

Aswan, gateway to Nubia, hosts a distinctive Muslim community blending Nubian culture with Islamic tradition. The Nubian people accepted Islam early and have maintained devout practice while preserving their unique cultural heritage. Aswan's colorful Nubian villages along the Nile reflect this synthesis of African and Islamic cultures.

With around 350,000 residents, Aswan is Upper Egypt's second city. The construction of the High Dam brought modernization while the community preserved traditional values. Aswan's mosques feature Nubian architectural elements, and the community maintains customs distinct from northern Egypt while sharing the same Islamic faith.