Kairouan is regarded as a very holy city by Muslims and the Sidi Oqba Mosque is the first mosque built in Africa and is regarded as being the fourth most important mosque in Islam after the great mosques in Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. Kairouan is about 160 kilometres south of Tunis and was founded by the Arabs in around 670... more
The Great Mosque (Sidi Oqba Mosque), Kairouan
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Though non-Muslims cannot enter this mosque, a look inside the doorway reveals its most noteworthy feature—a motley set of columns relocated from...
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Though non-Muslims cannot enter this mosque, a look inside the doorway reveals its most noteworthy feature—a motley set of columns relocated from numerous other locations.
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Attraction type: Religious site,
Architectural building
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Kairouan
Tunisia
Tunisia
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Aug 31, 2006
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The mosque itself is absolutely huge.. has an amazing history and is the third most sacred place to muslims. You are expected to cover up arms and legs in respect.. long trousers (which u can fold up later) and a shawl should suffice.. For those that dont, you will be asked to wear one of the kaftans there.. just depends... more
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