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Al-Sayyid Al-Badawi Mosque is a destination for devotees to enjoy the spiritual atmosphere in Gharbia

Gharbia Governorate, specifically the city of Tanta, one of the most important and largest cities in the governorate, is distinguished by the presence of the Sidi Ahmed Al-Badawi Mosque there, which is considered one of the most important religious monuments in the governorate and an address for it among all the devotees and lovers of the Al-Bayt family and visitors, who flock to the city throughout the year to visit the shrine and take a walk in the surrounding area..

In early October of each year, the city of Tanta witnesses more than two million visitors flocking to celebrate the birth of Sayyid al-Badawi, visit the shrine, and spend an entire week inside the city from the first night until the final night. Sufi tents are also set up in the side streets to receive visitors and hold birthday celebration activities..

It is worth noting that the governorate developed the entire area surrounding the mosque during the past year, in the Islamic style. The commercial outlets were also implemented in the same design, and a tourist walkway approximately one kilometer long was created in the Islamic style, starting from Al Mahatta Square to the main gate of the outer courtyard of the mosque..

For his part, the Governor of Gharbia confirmed that the development work in the Al-Sayyid Al-Badawi Mosque area was carried out at a financial cost of 32.7 million pounds, and the development work included (renewing the sidewalks with interlocks, creating a walkway with an Islamic character, paving the new Sikkah Street with basalt, 300 meters long and 28 meters wide, paving Dyer Street. Mr. Al-Badawi with basalt, unifying shop facades and painting building facades.

The Governor of Gharbia indicated that the project aims primarily to restore the aesthetic appearance of the Islamic nature of the region within the plan to upgrade the archaeological areas, in addition to including the preservation on the religious tourism map..

Shrine of Al-Sayyid Al-Badawi
Shrine of Al-Sayyid Al-Badawi

The dome of the shrine of Al-Sayyid Al-Badawi
The dome of the shrine of Al-Sayyid Al-Badawi

Al-Sayyid Al-Badawi Mosque
Al-Sayyid Al-Badawi Mosque

Al-Sayyid Al-Badawi Mosque in Tanta
Al-Sayyid Al-Badawi Mosque in Tanta

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