The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Ahmedabad
The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque is a historic mosque located in the heart of the old city of Ahmedabad, in the western state of Gujarat, India. It was built in 1573 AD by Sidi Saiyyed, an Abyssinian (Ethiopian) slave of Sultan Ahmed Shah, and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture in Gujarat.
The mosque is famous for its exquisite stone lattice work, known as the Sidi Saiyyed Jali. The jali is a beautiful screen made of intricately carved stone, which is located in the arched central window of the mosque. The screen depicts a beautiful tree with swirling branches and foliage, and is considered to be a masterpiece of Islamic art.
Apart from the Sidi Saiyyed Jali, the mosque also features beautiful arches, pillars, and domes, which are adorned with intricate carvings, calligraphic inscriptions, and geometric patterns. The mosque has a rectangular prayer hall, which is surrounded by a veranda with numerous pillars.
The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque is an important religious and cultural center for the Muslim community in Ahmedabad. The mosque hosts regular prayers, Friday sermons, and religious events, and is visited by thousands of devotees and tourists every year.
The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, built in 1573, is one of the most famous mosques of Ahmedabad.
The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque was built in the last year of the Sultanate of Gujarat by Sidi Saiyyid in the retinue of Bilal Jhajar Khan.
Siddi Sayyed Jali is unofficial symbol of city of Ahmedabad. It is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture.
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