Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque Mosque

Address: Al-Mursi Abu al-‘Abbas Mosque, Anfoushi district, Alexandria, Egypt

The Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque is a major mosque in Alexandria, Egypt, named for the 13th-century Andalusian Sufi saint Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi. It is an important site of veneration and a prominent feature of Alexandria’s historic coastal district.

The mosque complex contains the saint’s tomb and a large prayer hall beneath domes and decorative minarets. The present building was constructed in the 20th century on the site of earlier structures that commemorated the saint.

The mosque remains active for daily prayers and special religious observances and is visited by both local worshippers and tourists interested in Alexandria’s religious architecture.

It stands in the Anfoushi area near Alexandria’s eastern harbour and is part of the city’s network of historic mosques.

• Tomb: Houses the tomb of the Andalusian Sufi saint Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi and is a major religious landmark in Alexandria.
• Building date and style: The current mosque building dates from the early 20th century and reflects a blend of traditional Islamic and Mediterranean architectural details.

The Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque sits in the historic Anfushi/Anfoushi area of Alexandria on the Mediterranean waterfront. It is reached by taxi or local bus from central Alexandria and is a short walk from the coastal promenade and nearby local streets in the Anfushi neighbourhood.

• Plan a visit in the early morning or late afternoon to appreciate the mosque's intricate tilework in softer light and avoid the midday heat and larger prayer crowds.
• Enter only outside prayer times if you are a non-Muslim visitor and be prepared to cover shoulders and head (for women) when required; follow signage and staff directions.
• Pair the mosque visit with a walk along the nearby Corniche and the Anfushi district to see additional exterior angles and nearby sights.