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Mosque Square: A Place of Worship and More in Alexandria

avatar   Stacy

Posted On 10/22/2024 10:12:23

Egypt | Alexandria | Mosque Square | Abu al-Abbas Mosque | Prayer | Muslim | Place of Worship | Pilgrimage | Architecture | Egyptian




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Located in the heart of Egypt's seaside city of Alexandria, the Abu al-Abbas Mosque was originally built in 1775 and has been updated in the years since its construction. The mosque is an active place of worship and a stop for Muslims on pilgrimage from Cairo to Mecca. The mosque stands on the city's "Mosque Square" and is said to be built over the tomb of a Spanish saint. All visitors to the mosque are required to remove their shoes and women must be modestly dressed with a covering over their chest, knees and shoulders.



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Thankful that we had an awesome guide with us during our two days of touring Alexandria. We learned so much more than if we just explored on our own - especially at Abu al-Abbas Mosque.

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