Zawiya of Sidi Bouraoui explained

Zawiya of Sidi Bouraoui
Native Name:زاوية سيدي بوراوي
Type:Zawiya
Location:Tunisia

The Zawiya of Sidi Bouraoui is a Tunisian zawiya located in the medina of Sousse.

History

The zawiya is located in the center of the medina of Sousse. It bears the name of the patron saint and protector of the city, Sidi Abu Abdallah Ibn Imran Bouraoui, a sufi marabout originally from the region of Souss in Morocco[1] and who settled in the city during the Hafsid period.[2]

The zawiya shelters the tomb of the saint that the locals continue to visit asking for his grace, in particular during important moments of life: marriages, circumcisions and religious events.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ar. Abu Abdallah Ibn Imran (Sidi Bouraoui). 15 July 2020. archive.alchourouk.com. .
  2. Book: fr. Sousse the Médina, a glorious past, a splendid cultural heritage p.28. Barcelona. Col·legi d'Aparelladors, Arquitectes Tècnics i Enginyers d'Edificacio de Barcelona pour le consortium Montada. 2011. 48. 978-84-15195-00-9. .