Prayer Rooms and Masjids in Tunis
The Tunis prayer guide brings together masjids and records with clear on-site or nearby prayer-access signals.
Tunis
Sidi Youssef Mosque
Built by the Ottoman leader Youssef Dey, the Sidi Youssef mosque holds great importance for the Muslim sect known as ‘Hanefite’. This mosque was the first to represent this school of thought of Islamic practice in Tunis in 1616. With its construction new architectural doors also opened to the Tunisian Arabs since the mosque was the first to adopt an octagonal shape for its huge minarets. It is today an architectural wonder and if you are interested in seeing great works of art, pay a visit to this address to see the glory that oozes from the building.
Tunis
Zitouna Mosque
Named after the preaching style of its founder (under the ‘olive tree’), Zitouna Mosque is the largest mosque all over Tunis and is its most famous landmark. It reflects the religion of most Tunisians and has been a very powerful tourist attraction. An extensive library inside the mosque adds to the attractive interior. Though non Muslims are not allowed to enter, they can stroll in the garden around it and examine the fine architecture of the mosque and the 44m high minaret.
Tunis
Sidi Mahrez Mosque
Named after the patron of Tunis, Sidi Mahrez Mosque has a very powerful presence in the medina. Depicting Turkish architecture at its peak, the mosque was made by the Ottoman rulers during the 17th century to give reverence to the pious saint and as a token of gratitude for his contribution in opening up ramparts and mosques in the city. As an ancient rule, only Muslim tourists are allowed to enter the mosque.
Tunis
Al Imtithal for Islamic Finance
Centre Misk, Bloc B, No. 18, Rue Hamed El Ghazali, Montplaisir II, Tunis, Tunisie, Tunisie