Aleppo stands as one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, featuring the magnificent Great Mosque of Aleppo with its iconic minaret dating from 1090 CE. The city's Islamic heritage spans centuries, from the Umayyad period through Ottoman rule, reflected in its numerous madrasas, khans, and traditional Islamic architecture. Despite recent challenges, Aleppo's Muslim community maintains deep cultural roots, preserving traditions of Islamic scholarship, craftsmanship, and the famous Aleppine cuisine within its historic quarters.