El farghal Mosque

In the town of Abu Teeg (Tig) stands the twin Minaret mosque of El-Farghal (Fargal), one of the most famous religious tourist attractions in Assiut Governorate. It was erected to honor Sheikh Mohammed Ahmed El-Farghal who was born in 810 AH. The mosque is located on a large space, 27 km south of the city of Assiut. Yearly, in a large procession, a celebration of the birthday of El-Farghal is held.