Al Haliq Mosque

Al Haliq Mosque
جامع الحلق
Religion
AffiliationSunni Islam
Location
LocationTunis, Tunisia
Al Haliq Mosque is located in Tunisia
Al Haliq Mosque
Shown within Tunisia
Geographic coordinates36°47′31″N 10°10′14″E / 36.791953888889°N 10.170541111111°E / 36.791953888889; 10.170541111111
Architecture
TypeMosque

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]

References

  1. ^ "Jemaâ Al Haliq" (in French). Government of Tunis. Retrieved December 10, 2016.


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