Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Ahmedabad

Sidi Saiyyed Mosque | One of the best places to visit in Ahmedabad

LocationGheekanta, Ahmedabad (Map)
Entry Fee & TimingsNo Entry Fees. The mosque is open for worship from 5:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Place TypeMosques, Religious Place
Place visit withSidi Saiyyed Mosque
Best time to visitMay, June, July, August

About Sidi Saiyyed Mosque

Sidi Sayyed Mosque is one of the most famous mosques in the city of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat. It was constructed by Sidi Sayyid which started in 1572 and was completed in 1573. This mosque is very famous for its twin windows. The mosque was used as a government office in the past but is now under the supervision of the Archaeological Survey of India.

Architecture of Sidi Saiyyed Mosque

There are marble curtains inside the Sidi Sayyed Mosque. The mosque is fully arched and is known for its ten intricately carved stone lattice windows and rear arches. The Sidi Sayyed Mosque is architecturally built in the Indo-Islamic style. It is made of yellow sandstone. This lattice carving was made by 45 artisans together.

Interesting facts about Sidi Saiyyed Mosque

  1. Photography is well done in the lattice carvings here. Like other mosques, the Friday prayers here also have special significance. Due to which the time of entry of tourists is fixed on this day.
  2. The artefacts and carvings here are incredibly beautiful. One of the best places for artistic attraction.
  3. Situated in the heart of Ahmedabad, this place is always surrounded by traffic and noise but this mosque makes you feel at peace.
  4. The temperature of this place is relatively cold by 5-10 degrees. If you want to visit here, then the best time would be in the evening, so that by then the weather here becomes a little warm and you can enjoy the beautiful views here.

How to reach Sidi Saiyyed Mosque

By Air:- The nearest airport to the mosque is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport, from here you can book a cab.

By Rail:- The nearest railway station to the mosque is Ahmedabad Junction which is at a distance of 3km.

By Road:- You can also take auto to go to the mosque which you will get easily here.

Nearby famous places

  • Bhadra Fort 0.33 KMs away from Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
  • Teen Darwaza 0.46 KMs away from Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
  • Sabarmati Riverfront 0.59 KMs away from Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
  • Jama Masjid 0.72 KMs away from Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
  • Nehru Bridge 0.95 KMs away from Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
  • Hutheesing Jain Temple 1.78 KMs away from Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
  • Sanskar Kendra 1.95 KMs away from Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
  • Parimal Garden 2.65 KMs away from Sidi Saiyyed Mosque

Sidi Saiyyed Mosque FAQs:

𝒜. It was built by Sidi Sayyed.

𝒜. The Sidi Sayyid Mosque was built in 1573.

𝒜. This mosque is very famous for its twin windows.

𝒜. The mosque was built to offer prayers.

𝒜. The best time to visit the mosque is between November and February in the winter months.

𝒜. It is located at Gheekanta, Ahmedabad.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque: No Entry Fees. The mosque is open for worship from 5:00 am to 12:00 pm..

𝒜. You should visit Sidi Saiyyed Mosque during May, June, July, August months for best experience.

🛑Note: We don't guarantee for info accuracy.