Coordinates: 36°48′27″N 10°10′02″E / 36.807535°N 10.167221°E / 36.807535; 10.167221

Sidi Bellagh Mosque

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Sidi Bellagh Mosque
جامع سيدي البلاغ
File:Mosquée Sidi Bellagh photo 15 مسجد سيدي البلاغ.jpg
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationTunisia
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Architecture
Typemosque

Sidi Bellagh Mosque (Arabic: جامع سيدي البلاغ),‌ is a Tunisian mosque located in the Halfaouine hood in the northern suburb of the medina of Tunis.

Localization

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It can be found in 156 Halfaouine Street next to Saheb Ettabaâ Mosque.[1]

Etymology

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The mosque got its name from a saint called cheikh Abi Kacem El Bellagh (Arabic: الشيخ أبي قاسم البلاغ) who lived in the 8th century and who was known for his morals and his wisdom.

History

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It was probably built in the 9th century. And till this day, it serves for the five daily prayers and for the tarawih during ramadan.

References

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