Attarine Mosque Travel Guide: Top Sights in Egypt, Tours & Travel

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Attarine Mosque- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Religious Beliefs; Egypt; 8 Reviews

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The Attarine Mosque, also known as Al-Juyushi Mosque, is a historic mosque in Alexandria, Egypt, built on the site of a former church dedicated to Saint Athanasius and later Saint Sabbas. Originally consecrated in 370 AD, it was converted into a mosque following the Muslim conquest of Alexandria in 641 AD. The mosque has undergone several restorations, particularly during the Fatimid and Mamluk periods, and was fully rebuilt in the early 20th century under Khedive Abbas II. The mosque features a rectangular plan with two floors, a central courtyard with marble columns, and a small mausoleum dedicated to Muhammad ibn Sulayman. Notably, a stone sarcophagus once found in its courtyard, belonging to Pharaoh Nectanebo II, is now housed in the British Museum.

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Reviews of Attarine Mosque

Dooky T

5
Reviewed: 2024-08-17

This is where Imam Abul Hassan al-Shadhili used to teach.
Dooky T

5
Reviewed: 2024-08-17

This is where Imam Abul Hassan al-Shadhili used to teach.
Mufaddal Shehabi

5
Reviewed: 2024-04-14

One of the oldest mosques in Egypt. Renovated several times, the most prominent by Badrul Jamali during his visit to Alexanderia. The kufi inscription inside states the date of renovation as 477 H.
Mufaddal Shehabi

5
Reviewed: 2024-04-14

One of the oldest mosques in Egypt. Renovated several times, the most prominent by Badrul Jamali during his visit to Alexanderia. The kufi inscription inside states the date of renovation as 477 H.
amr mahmoud

5
Reviewed: 2023-08-18

Attarine mosque is the oldest mosque in Alexandria. It was built after the Muslim conquest of Egypt. It has seen different eras but unfortunately the historic building has not survived. The current building is from the last renovation in 1901 by the khedive Abbas II. However, a wall writing remains from the renovation in the Fatemid era (more than a thousand years ago). The building has interesting architecture and I definitely recommend visiting and reading about the mosque.
amr mahmoud

5
Reviewed: 2023-08-18

Attarine mosque is the oldest mosque in Alexandria. It was built after the Muslim conquest of Egypt. It has seen different eras but unfortunately the historic building has not survived. The current building is from the last renovation in 1901 by the khedive Abbas II. However, a wall writing remains from the renovation in the Fatemid era (more than a thousand years ago). The building has interesting architecture and I definitely recommend visiting and reading about the mosque.
Erfan Emran

5
Reviewed: 2023-03-24

Quite far from where I stay but the mosque its beautiful. The design is very Islamic and I like the vibes of it. It also have ablution place so no need to worry about taking it at home.
Erfan Emran

5
Reviewed: 2023-03-24

Quite far from where I stay but the mosque its beautiful. The design is very Islamic and I like the vibes of it. It also have ablution place so no need to worry about taking it at home.