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Great Mosque of Kairouan- 宗教信仰
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Andrew Clark - 5
Fourth most important Islamic site globally after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. Respectful dress essential and includes head coverings for the ladies - available at gate. A must see !
Jami Karim - 5
Uqba Masjid (Great Mosque of Kairouan), Kairouan, Tunisia : This is one of the oldest masjids, not only in Tunisia but in the entire Islamic world. It is located in a small town called Kairouan, about a couple of hours' drive from Tunis. The original masjid was built in 670 AD by Uqba ibn Nafi, the commander of the Muslim forces during the Al-Rashidun Khalifat and later the Umayyad Khalifat, and the masjid was named after him. The original structure was destroyed, rebuilt, and reconstructed many times; in 836 AD, it was reconstructed once more, and this is the building we see today. The architecture and design of the masjid resemble typical Umayyad-era masjids around the world. This masjid has served as a model for all later masjids in North Africa and is considered one of the masterpieces of Islamic architecture and the first Islamic use of the horseshoe arch. A few of us might have heard about this masjid and the city. It is one of the largest Islamic monuments in North Africa, and the locals call it the 4th holiest place in Islam. Between the 9th and 11th centuries, Kairouan was one of the greatest centers of Islamic civilization, and the masjid was both a place of prayer and a center for teaching Islamic sciences as well as for the development of mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and botany. The Great Masjid of Kairouan was the hub of knowledge and the meeting point of different scholars from all around the Islamic world. This masjid was like a prestigious university at that time, with a large library containing a significant number of scientific and theological works. It was the most remarkable intellectual and cultural center in North Africa during the 9th,10th, and 11th centuries. Address: Rue Sidi Abdelkader, Kairouan, Tunisia Phone: + 216 76 489 133
Jay Max - 4
Kairouan is a historic and old town of Tunisia that holds two of the oldest mosques in the world, from the 8th and 10th century. The city is considered holy because of the two holy places/mosques it holds, attracting thousands of tourists each week. The great mosque (Aqba Mosque) dates from the 8th century and in its huge compound you'll still find a sundial (sun clock) that works even today. The mosque is well-preserved with all its interior decorations, inscriptions and artwork.
Ross Daniels - 5
We were first in very early and virtually were by ourselves for 15 minutes. This is also known as Sidi Okba Mosque, after the founder of Kairouan who built the first mosque on this site in AD 670. It is North Africa’s holiest Islamic site and the fourth most sacred city for Isla. The original mosque was completely destroyed, and most of what stands today was built by the Aghlabids in the 9th century. Its minaret is the oldest in the Maghreb, and its magnificent prayer hall has 414 pillars supporting horseshoe arches and multiple Roman columns. You can’t visit Kairouan without visiting the Mosque.
Abu Firas - 5
The city of Kairouan is called Rabiato I thalath means the fourth holy city after Mecca, Medina and Al Quds Jerusalem. It has this holy spiritual means for the Muslim leader Uqba bin Nafii who reached to this place and conquered North Africa and spread Islam religion in this region. This mosque is named after him. It's located in the downtown or what they call it Kairouan Medina. An old town with over that 80 mosques and a huge wall to protect the town from invaders. Such a beautiful and amazing architectural design. Had a chance to pray Maghreb and Isha there.
