Kairouan - Sidi Sahbi Mosque of the Barber


Kairouan - Sidi Sahbi Mosque of the Barber Kairouan - Sidi Sahbi Mosque of the Barber
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General Description Kairouan, is the capital of the Kairouan Governorate in Tunisia. Referred to as the Islamic Cultural Capital, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city was founded by the Arabs[citation needed] around 670. In the period of Caliph Mu'awiya, it became an important center for Islamic and Quranic learning, and thus attracting a large number of Muslims from various parts of the world, next only to Mecca and Medina.
Front Description The Mausoleum of Sidi Sahab, generally known as the Mosque of the Barber, is actually a zaouia located inside the city walls. It was built by the Muradid Hammuda Pasha Bey (mausoleum, dome and court) and Murad II Bey (minaret and madrasa). In its present state, the monument dates from the 17th century.
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