Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque

Alexandria is home to the Egyptian mosque known as Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi. It is the site of the tomb of Spanish scholar and saint Abul Abbas al-Mursi, an Andalusi Sufi from Murcia who lived in the 13th century. It is situated close to the Citadel of Qaitbay in the Anfoushi neighbourhood, with a beautiful view of the Corniche.

The mosque in its present state is built in an Arabic architectural style with beautiful mosaics and woodwork. The central octagon within the mosque is constructed with a traditional skylight known as Shokhsheikha, which is embellished with exquisite stained glass walls on all sides. The initial tomb underwent several renovations. The mausoleum, dome, and small mosque were later additions. The mosque is surrounded by five other mosques, all of the mosque square or Midan el Masged. The tomb of Abu Al-Abbas became a place of pilgrimage for many Muslims from Egypt and Morocco as a part of the larger Mecca pilgrimage.