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Al Haliq Mosque

Coordinates: 36°47′31″N 10°10′14″E / 36.791953888889°N 10.170541111111°E / 36.791953888889; 10.170541111111
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Al Haliq Mosque
جامع الحلق
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Branch/traditionSunni
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

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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

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