Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
સીદી સૈયદની જાળી
A small mosque completed in 1573. Its 'Tree of Life' stone lattice window is the emblem of Ahmedabad.
This mosque was built toward the end of the Gujarat Sultanate by the noble Sidi Saiyyed, who was of Abyssinian descent. The 'Tree of Life' jali on the semicircular arched window of the west wall is carved from a single block of sandstone, with intertwined branches and leaves pierced through the stone. It has been adopted as the emblem of the Indian Institute of Management and is the city's most famous photo spot. It stands beside the Lal Darwaza roundabout in the old town. Admission is free, and a visit takes about 20–30 minutes. It remains an active place of worship, so dress modestly and remove your shoes. Women generally cannot enter the prayer hall, but they can view the lattice windows from the courtyard.
Opening hours
Sunrise–sunset (avoid prayer times)
Nearby sights
- Bhadra Fort
- Teen Darwaza
- Jama Masjid, Ahmedabad
- Ahmed Shah's Tomb & Rani no Hajiro
- Manek Chowk
- Ahmedabad Heritage Walk & Kalupur Swaminarayan Temple
- Sabarmati Riverfront
- Atal Bridge