Nearby cities are: The town's name is derived from Sidi Khaled bin Sinan, the possibly legendary pre-Islamic figure who adhered to an Abrahamic religion.

[1] His tomb is said to be located near the city, inside the Sidi Khaled Mosque, which was built in 1917 over an older structure destroyed by the floods.

[1] The city is the subject of many poems and legends, such as the Hizia, which was composed in the 19th century by a local poet.

The Sidi Khaled Mosque is also a popular destination for visit during the month of Ramadan.

[1] Sidi Khaled is located in a semi-arid region on the border of the Sahara Desert, with most people engaged in agro-pastoral vocation.