Great Mosque of Sfax
One of Tunisia's finest medieval mosques, built in the 9th century CE in the heart of the Sfax medina, a masterpiece of Aghlabid Islamic architecture.
📍 Medina, Sfax
🏛️ Est. 849
🕌 Jummah: 12:15 PM
✓ Women's prayer area
Sfax Prayer Times Today
History of Great Mosque of Sfax
The Great Mosque of Sfax was built in 849 CE by Ibrahim II ibn Ahmad of the Aghlabid dynasty. It is one of the finest examples of early Islamic architecture in Tunisia, featuring a magnificent nine-naved prayer hall, a distinctive ribbed dome, and an intricately decorated interior. The mosque underwent significant extensions in the 10th century under Fatimid rule and remains the spiritual centre of the Sfax medina.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Great Mosque of Sfax located? ▾
Great Mosque of Sfax is located at Medina, Sfax.
What time is Jummah prayer at Great Mosque of Sfax? ▾
Jummah (Friday) prayers at Great Mosque of Sfax are held at 12:15 PM. Times may change occasionally — it is recommended to confirm directly with the mosque.
What are the daily prayer times near Great Mosque of Sfax? ▾
Daily prayer times near Great Mosque of Sfax follow the Sfax schedule. You can see today's live Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times in the panel above, which are calculated for Sfax, Tunisia.
How old is the Great Mosque of Sfax? ▾
The Great Mosque of Sfax was founded in 849 CE under the Aghlabid dynasty, making it over 1,175 years old and one of the oldest mosques in Tunisia.
Can non-Muslims visit the Great Mosque of Sfax? ▾
Non-Muslim visitors may view the exterior and enter the courtyard but not the prayer hall. The mosque is in the heart of the Sfax medina.
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