2017 Sinai mosque attack, Terrorist attack in Egypt

The 2017 Sinai mosque attack was a tragic event that resulted in significant loss of life.

On November 24, 2017, the Al-Rawda mosque in Bir al-Abed, North Sinai, Egypt, was attacked during Friday prayers.

The attack targeted worshippers at the mosque, which is predominantly attended by Sufis, who are considered heretics by ISIL.

Following the attack, Egypt's government declared three days of national mourning.

It is considered one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Egyptian history.

• Location: Bir al-Abed
• Location: Al-Rawda
• GPS coordinates: 31.01664,33.01433
• Latest update: August 31, 2026 12:20