Al Haliq Mosque Explained

Al Haliq Mosque
Native Name:جامع الحلق
Native Name Lang:ar
Map Type:Tunisia
Map Size:220px
Map Relief:yes
Religious Affiliation:Sunni Islam
Location:Tunis, Tunisia
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Architecture Type:Mosque
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The Al Haliq Mosque (Arabic: جامع الحلق) is a mosque in Tunis, Tunisia, located in the Sidi El Bechir arrondissement.

Localization

The mosque is located near Bab Jedid and Al Marr Street. According to the legend, a widow sold her jewels to finance its construction, hence the name of "haliq", meaning "rings of a gold ornament".[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jemaâ Al Haliq. Government of Tunis. French. December 10, 2016.