Great Mosque of Sousse
A magnificent 9th-century mosque in the heart of Sousse's UNESCO-listed medina, one of the oldest and best-preserved mosques in Tunisia.
📍 Place de la Grande Mosquee, Medina, Sousse
🏛️ Est. 851
🕌 Jummah: 12:15 PM
✓ Women's prayer area
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History of Great Mosque of Sousse
The Great Mosque of Sousse was completed in 851 CE under the Aghlabid emir Ahmad ibn Muhammad. Unlike most mosques, it has no minaret — its large square tower doubled as a watchtower for the adjacent ribat. The mosque features a beautiful colonnaded courtyard and prayer hall and is one of the finest surviving examples of Aghlabid-era Islamic architecture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Great Mosque of Sousse located? ▾
Great Mosque of Sousse is located at Place de la Grande Mosquee, Medina, Sousse.
What time is Jummah prayer at Great Mosque of Sousse? ▾
Jummah (Friday) prayers at Great Mosque of Sousse 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 Sousse? ▾
Daily prayer times near Great Mosque of Sousse follow the Sousse schedule. You can see today's live Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times in the panel above, which are calculated for Sousse, Tunisia.
Does the Great Mosque of Sousse have a minaret? ▾
Unusually, the Great Mosque of Sousse has no traditional minaret — its square tower served as both a watchtower for the ribat (fortress) and a call-to-prayer tower.
How old is the Great Mosque of Sousse? ▾
It was built in 851 CE under the Aghlabid emir Ahmad ibn Muhammad, making it approximately 1,170 years old.
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