Tanta is home to the magnificent Mosque of Sayyid Ahmad al-Badawi, one of Egypt's most important Sufi shrines and a masterpiece of Islamic architecture with its distinctive domes and minarets. The city holds profound Islamic significance as the burial place of the revered 13th-century Sufi saint Ahmad al-Badawi, attracting millions of pilgrims annually during the famous moulid celebrations. Tanta's vibrant Muslim community maintains rich traditions of Islamic scholarship, Sufi practices, and religious festivals that have been preserved for over seven centuries.