Abi Mohamed Al Morjani Mosque ( ar, جامع أبي محمد المرجاني) is a small mosque in the Halfaouine hood, in the north of the Medina of Tunis.

Localization

It is located in 33 El Halfaouine Street.

Etymology

The Madarsa Marjania, madrasa Marjania and the mosque got their names from their founder, the sheikh Abou Mohamed Al Morjani ( ar, أبو محمد المرجاني), a close friend of the saint Abul Hasan ash-Shadhili.

History

According to the commemorative plaque at the entrance, it was built in the 13th century. It is known for its minbar that was made in 1493 and where the chahada is engraved. The mosque was restored between 1963 and 1966. Mosquée Abi Mohamed El Morjani (plaque commémorative) photo 2 جامع أبي محمد المرجاني.jpg, Commemorative plaque of the mosque Mosquée Abi Mohamed El Morjani photo 8 جامع أبي محمد المرجاني.jpg, Minaret of the mosque Mosquée Abi Mohamed El Morjani photo 4 جامع أبي محمد المرجاني.jpg, Entrance of the mosque Mosquée Abi Mohamed El Morjani photo 1 جامع أبي محمد المرجاني.jpg, Arches of the mosque Mosquée Abi Mohamed El Morjani (ancienne fontaine) photo 3 جامع أبي محمد المرجاني.jpg, The fountain of the mosque

References

Mosques in Tunis 13th-century mosques 13th-century establishments in Africa {{Tunisia-mosque-stub