El Sayeda Zeinab Mosque, Ezbet Saad, Sidi Gaber, Alexandria
El Sayeda Zeinab Mosque, Ezbet Saad, Sidi Gaber, Alexandria, Egypt
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Sayyida Zeinab Mosque is one of the holiest places in Egypt. Zeinab is Prophet Muhammed`s grand daughter. Her shrine is also situated in this mosque. The mosque is considered a place for Psychological rest for some people as they always go there for praying and worshipping. The mosque was constructed in the meantime by the building of Al Hussein Mosque – in the 12th century - and was renovated three times; in 1761, 1884 & 1942. It was built on the Mamluk style, decorated with inscriptions and embellishment.
