El Mina Mosque (Marina Mosque)

El Mina Mosque, also known as the Marina Mosque, stands on Al Shohada Street (El Shuhada) beside Hurghada Marina in the El Mina area of central Hurghada, Egypt. It is one of the best-known landmarks on the city's Red Sea waterfront, recognised by its slender minarets and traditional domed design, and it sits within a short walk of the boat docks used for diving and island day trips. The mosque is an active place of worship serving local residents and the marina community.

For visitors the experience is mainly exterior and atmospheric. The facade shows classical Islamic detailing, with arched windows, domes and tall minarets that are lit after dark and reflect on the marina water at sunset. Non-Muslim visitors are usually admitted outside prayer times at the caretaker's discretion, and should dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered, women covering their hair, and remove shoes before entering. Visitors should speak quietly, avoid pointing cameras at worshippers and follow any instructions given by staff. A visit usually takes 20 to 30 minutes.

The mosque is free to enter, and there is no formal ticket. Opening is daily around the five prayer times, with Friday midday prayer the busiest and the time when non-Muslim visitors are least likely to be admitted. The best light is at sunset, when the minarets are lit and the marina glows, making this a popular stop between an island boat trip and dinner. Good photographic positions include the marina promenade across the water and the pavement along Al Shohada Street looking up at the minarets.

The mosque is a five-minute walk from Hurghada Marina, and a taxi from Sakkala costs EGP 50 to 80 (about $1 to 1.5). Calls to prayer sound from the minarets through the day, which is part of the local soundscape. Early morning and mid-afternoon are the calmest periods, while evening brings more strollers from the marina boulevard.