Today: Friday Hijri: 11 Dhu al-Qi’dah 1446 H Melady: 9 May 2025 M Time: 08:43:03 AM | ||||
Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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04:47 | 13:00 | 16:29 | 19:40 | 21:02 |
Prayer time in Marsa Matruh today According to local time in Egypt Updated and accurate.
Today: Friday Hijri: 11 Dhu al-Qi’dah 1446 H Melady: 9 May 2025 M Time: 08:43:03 AM | ||||
Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
---|---|---|---|---|
04:47 | 13:00 | 16:29 | 19:40 | 21:02 |
The city of Marsa Matruh is located on the Mediterranean coast, and it is considered one of the most important seaports in Egypt. There is no clear reason for its name, but a large number of historical figures who migrated to it were called "Matruh." In the era of Alexander the Great, it was called "Amonia," and in the era of the ancient Egyptians, it was called "Bean Storehouse." During the Ptolemaic period, it was called "Paratinum," and the Romans named it "Paratinum."
The area of Marsa Matruh is about 166,563 square kilometers, with a population of 565,578 as of 2024. The residents of Marsa Matruh are known for an old beautiful tradition called "Zaghata or Faza’a," which means helping the needy without any compensation. They celebrate the national holiday on August 24th each year, which commemorates the Battle of Wadi Majid.
Marsa Matruh is about 524 kilometers away from Cairo and about 297 kilometers from Alexandria. It is famous for its calm waters and white sands, surrounded by high rock chains that serve as natural wave barriers. The city is also known for olive, fruit, and barley cultivation, with most residents relying on agriculture as their main economic activity.
Marsa Matruh is one of the most important tourist cities in Egypt, with therapeutic tourism being one of its main types of tourism, due to its hot sands and flowing springs that help treat many diseases, such as rheumatism and chest diseases.
Among the most important archaeological sites in Marsa Matruh are the Matruh Archaeological Museum, Rommel Cave Museum, and the Temple of Ramses II. The city also houses the naval arsenal built during the Ptolemaic era, located west of the new port.
Other historical landmarks in Marsa Matruh include the Coptic Church, which was built at the beginning of the Coptic state era. The city also includes Cleopatra VII's palace and Julius Caesar's sunken city.
Marsa Matruh is famous for its beautiful scenic beaches, with the city featuring a large number of beaches, the most important of which are Al-Fayrouz Beach, Agiba Beach, Rommel Beach, and the White Beach. It also has wonderful tourist spots such as the Sand Cave, Rommel Military Museum, and Cleopatra's Bath.
Marsa Matruh offers many basic and recreational services, with numerous hospitals, places of worship, entertainment venues, restaurants, and markets available. The city also has many schools and universities.
Prayer times in Marsa Matruh begin today, Friday, 9 May 2025 M. with the fajr prayer time at 04:47 am and end with isha prayer time at 21:02 pm according to local time in Marsa Matruh.
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Fajr time today at 04:47 AM.
Dhuhr time today at 13:00.
Asr time today at 16:29 PM.
Maghrib time today at 19:40 PM.
Isha time today at 21:02 PM.