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Mosque of al-Abbas al-Mursi

The mosque of Abbas al-Mursi is located on Mosque Square overlooking the eastern harbour. An old mosque was built here in the 18th century close to the tomb of al-Mursi. Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi was from al-Andalus (Spain) and he was born in Murcia in 1219. His name  suggests the origin of his place of birth.  He came from a wealthy family but in the wake of increasing Christian control of Spain, he and his family left for Tunisia in 1242. He later went on to Alexandria, al-Mursi was a famous scholar. Later he died in Alexandria and his tomb is located next to the mosque. 

Facade of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque of Alexandria
Decorative details of main entrance of the mosque
Exterior of the mosque when approaching the front door
A fountain sits in front of the mosque
Ceiling above the main entrance

 

This mosque is very rich in decorative details and it offers wonderful insight once inside the prayer hall. Current renovation and extension took place in 1943 during the reign King Farouq. The cream-colored Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque stands 23 m high and dressed in artificial stone, with a minaret on the southern side rising to 73 m. 

Here mehrab of the mosque is located on left while entrance door can be seen in the middle
A chandelier hangs from the ceiling of the mosque
This chandelier has more middle eastern looks
One of the skylight windows in the mosque
High ceiling of the mosque is decorated with arabesque
Ceiling and naves of the mosque
Dome of the al-Mursi Mosque
Mehrab of the mosque, on either side of the mehrab there are two columns of Egyptian granite
Main prayer hall of al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque
al-Mursi Mosque seen from the Mosque Square