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1908 Egypt, Sidi Gaber Mosque in Alexandria

Sidi Gaber Mosque — Alexandria 1908

Sidi Gaber Mosque is one of Alexandria’s well-known religious and historical landmarks. Its name is not only associated with the mosque itself, but also with an entire district and one of the city’s major railway stations.

The mosque is linked to Sheikh Gaber Al-Ansari, a scholar and Sufi figure who settled in the Al-Raml area of Alexandria, where he established a small religious corner for worship and learning. Over time, this modest zawiya developed into the mosque that now bears his name. Historical accounts state that Sheikh Gaber died in 697 AH and was buried in the shrine attached to the southern side of the mosque.

The site began as a small zawiya around the middle of the 7th century AH. Later, a mosque was built on its remains toward the end of the 19th century.

The old mosque appeared in many historical photographs of Alexandria, admired for its modest architectural character and its location near Sidi Gaber station. In 1955, the old mosque was demolished and replaced by the present structure, according to local historical sources and Alexandria Governorate records.

Today, Sidi Gaber Mosque stands in one of Alexandria’s busiest urban areas, close to Port Said Street, tram lines, and the railway station. The shrine of Sidi Gaber remains an important spiritual marker within the mosque, preserving the memory of a place that has held religious and social significance for centuries. Beyond its role as a house of worship, the mosque forms part of Alexandria’s urban memory, reflecting the city’s blend of popular history, Sufi heritage, and modern transformation.