Ahmad Al-Badawi Mosque
Elsayyed ElBadawi Mosque (Arabic: مسجد أحمد البدوي) is the largest mosque in the northern city of Tanta, Egypt. It is a Sunni Sufi mosque and contains the tomb of Ahmad al-Badawi.
| Ahmad Al-Badawi Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد أحمد البدوي | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Location | |
| Municipality | Tanta |
| Country | Egypt |
  Shown within Egypt | |
| Geographic coordinates | 30°47′01″N 30°59′56″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Creator | Abdel-Al |
History
The mosque was built by the student and successor of Al-Badawi, Abdel-Al.
The mosque enjoyed a makeover in the era of former President Anwar Sadat, in 1975, and another makeover by the year 2005.
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