Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
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6:00 AM - 11:45 PM
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6:00 AM - 11:45 PM
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6:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 11:45 PM
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The Sidi Saiyyed Masjid, The most reputed Heritage marvel of Ahmedbad city, built in 1572-73 AD, is one of the most famous Masjids (Islamic place of Worship) in Gujarat, India. It was built by Sidi Saiyyid in the retinue of Bilal Jhajar Khan, general in the army of the last Sultan Shams-ud-Din Muzaffar Shah III of the Gujarat Sultanate. The mosque was built in the last year of the existence of Gujarat Sultanate. The mosque is entirely arcuated and is famous for beautifully carved ten stone latticework windows (jalis) on the side and rear arches. The rear wall is filled with square stone pierced panels in geometrical designs. The two bays flanking the central aisle have reticulated stone slabs carved in designs of intertwined trees and foliage and a palm motif. This intricately carved lattice stone window is the Sidi Saiyyed Jali, the unofficial symbol of city of Ahmedabad and the inspiration for the design of the logo of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.
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Neil Foster
Killyleagh, UK15 contributions
Nov 2019
The 'jeli' stonework depicting the Tree of Life here, should not be missed - the tree is an emblem of Ahmedabad and central to it's culture and history. There is no entrance charge, and a peaceful pool just inside the gate which is on a busy road. Walk on into the mosque itself and marvel at the intricate stonework within the arched windows high in front of you.
Written 15 February 2020
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TooSure 2 Rock
Pune, India76 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Sidi Saiyed mosque is famous for its beautiful intricate latticework. Its symbolic to Ahmedabad like Charminar to Hyderabad. This place is pretty famous among tourists which is combined lunch/food at House of MG - bang opposite to this place. (Although House of MG will be expensive for regular visitors)
If you are there to take few clicks, then head to back side of mosque.
This is an operational mosque so try to avoid during Friday afternoon. Apart from couple of clicks and exploring the history about this place, there isn't anything to do here.
If you are there to take few clicks, then head to back side of mosque.
This is an operational mosque so try to avoid during Friday afternoon. Apart from couple of clicks and exploring the history about this place, there isn't anything to do here.
Written 7 March 2020
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Danesh R
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Dec 2021
Sidi Saiyyed Mosque is known famously as the Sidi Saiyyed ni Jali. It's situated in the center of a busy cross-roads in the old city of Ahmedabad. It is best known for the ornate lattice work and the famous ‘Tree of Life Jali’. We visited it in the evening and the light from within the mosque passed through the intricate carvings to display the architectural wonder.
Written 23 December 2021
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spedubec
Bologna, Italy5,389 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
Two afternoons ago, during our visit to Ahmedabad, we visited this Sidi Saiyedd mosque located right in front of our hotel. It was more or less prayer time and women were not allowed access but only decently dressed men (therefore impossible to enter in shorts). It is a square-shaped building whose peculiarity is constituted by the semicircular windows, carved with trees of life, very beautiful and particular.
Written 7 December 2023
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Madhulika L
Noida, India6,648 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Ahmedabad's Sidi Saeed Mosque was built by a courtier of Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmood III, Sidi Saeed. An Abyssinian by birth, the Sidi had come to India by way of Yemen and had risen to a position of considerable wealth and power. He was also known for his generosity and works of charity. This mosque was built in 1572 CE, and when Sidi Saeed died in 1576, he was buried here.
The mosque is quite modest in size but has exquisitely carved stone screens depicting the tree of life. This particular motif is so exquisite and iconic that in 1890, wooden copies of it were created to be sent to museums in London and New York. The Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad also uses a stylized image of the screen as its logo.
The mosque is still in use, so please be appropriately dressed when you visit - no shorts or other revealing clothes. Also, shoes must be taken off before you enter. The main building of the mosque is off-limits to women.
No entrance fee is charged.
The mosque is quite modest in size but has exquisitely carved stone screens depicting the tree of life. This particular motif is so exquisite and iconic that in 1890, wooden copies of it were created to be sent to museums in London and New York. The Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad also uses a stylized image of the screen as its logo.
The mosque is still in use, so please be appropriately dressed when you visit - no shorts or other revealing clothes. Also, shoes must be taken off before you enter. The main building of the mosque is off-limits to women.
No entrance fee is charged.
Written 1 February 2024
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YubaPrincess
London, UK603 contributions
Jan 2020
The mosque is simple; its entrance welcoming to visitors. The reason a non-Muslim will take interest in visiting this place are the lovely tree of life depictions on the jali screens that may be viewed from the area of prayer as well as from the back side of the building. The expression of Islamic art in this depiction is just delightful!
Written 31 January 2020
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ひぐま＃１
4,650 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
A small mosque in the old city. Built in the 16th century, it is still used for worship. Like other Indian mosques, there is a water pipe in the center of the square. The wood carvings are delicate and beautiful. The minaret collapsed in an earthquake in the 18th century.
Written 1 May 2024
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Shashi T
Kolkata (Calcutta), India19 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
When we went to see the place the place was locked. I don't know why. If it is a tourist centre it should be open during working hours of the day. The place is surrounded by filth all around with street urchins and beggars sleeping on the foot path.
The much talked about jali was unimpressive.
Don't waste your time visiting this place.
The much talked about jali was unimpressive.
Don't waste your time visiting this place.
Written 14 January 2021
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Sourav_KS
Pune, India82 contributions
Aug 2022
Also called as Sidi Sayyid ni Jali is the iconic mosque for the stone (jalli) work on the outer walls.
A small and simple mosque compared to the Jami Masjid but easily identifiable with the iconic Tree of Life depiction on the jali. No restriction on photography and people are co-operative.
Situated in the middle of crossroads and walking distance from the Lal Darwaza.
Must visit, to see the wonder of skilled hands from couple of centuries ago.
A small and simple mosque compared to the Jami Masjid but easily identifiable with the iconic Tree of Life depiction on the jali. No restriction on photography and people are co-operative.
Situated in the middle of crossroads and walking distance from the Lal Darwaza.
Must visit, to see the wonder of skilled hands from couple of centuries ago.
Written 19 August 2022
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK1,86,657 contributions
Dec 2019
The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque is a famous mosque in Ahmedabad by the eponymous Sidi Saiyyed, an Ethiopian in the service of the last Sultan of Gujarat before the state was conquered by the Mughal. The fame of the mosque derives from the delicate lattice work, especially two depicting the tree of life motif of the islamic holy book.
The mosque is in the old city of Ahmedabad and is worthwhile visiting the mosque just to see the craftsmanship.
The mosque is in the old city of Ahmedabad and is worthwhile visiting the mosque just to see the craftsmanship.
Written 9 December 2019
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Are women allowed inside the mosque. Is there a dress code which women have to follow?
Written 9 November 2017
Yes, that won't be an issue. It's a quite small monument and you don't need to specially plan that. If incase you are going there also visit Agashiye and Lucky tea stall which are just across the road. Just google for more info.
Written 9 November 2017
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