Friday 06/February/2026 – 08:33 PM
This evening, Major General Ibrahim Abu Laymoun, Governor of Menoufia, opened the Abbasid Mosque, following the completion of its development work, which is considered one of the most prominent Islamic and historical monuments in the governorate, within the framework of the state’s plan to preserve Islamic heritage and develop religious purposes of a historical nature.
This came in the presence of a deputy GovernorThe Assistant Secretary General, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Endowments in Menoufia, the head of the West Shebin El-Kom district, a number of executive, religious and popular leaders, and members of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Unveiling of the commemorative plaque
The Governor of Menoufia performed the evening prayer rituals inside the mosque, unveiled the memorial plaque, and inspected the development work and the external surroundings, directing concerted efforts to complete the development work of the surrounding area, installing decorative columns to give an aesthetic and cultural appearance befitting the value of the mosque, in addition to identifying dilapidated spots on the streets leading to it in preparation for paving them.
The Governor of Menoufia confirmed that the development of the Abbasid Mosque comes due to its religious and archaeological value as an important tourist attraction, praising the pioneering role of the Ministries of Antiquities and Endowments in reconstructing and restoring ancient mosques and rebuilding the Houses of God, and stressing the continuation of comprehensive development efforts in the governorate in implementation of the directives of the political leadership.
For his part, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Endowments in Menoufia explained that the work of replacing, renovating, maintaining and restoring 140 mosques in the governorate has been completed, from July 2025 until now, at the Ministry’s expense and through own efforts, within the framework of the Ministry of Endowments’ plan to reconstruct the Houses of God and spread the message of moderation and moderation.
It is noteworthy that the Abbasid Mosque in the city of Shebin al-Kom was built during the reign of Khedive Abbas Hilmi II in 1911. It is more than 110 years old and is considered one of the most important Islamic archaeological monuments in the governorate. It is distinguished by its unique architectural and decorative style, and includes columns of original marble and a wooden pulpit with distinctive antique carvings.
