Patrimoine / Kairouan

Mausoleum of Abu Zamaa al-Balawi (Sidi Sahbi)

MonumentKairouan

Kairouan, Kairouan

The shrine of Abu Zamaa al-Balawi, a companion of the Prophet who died in 654, known as the Mosque of the Barber. The sanctuary likely dates from the Hafsid period, with a madrasa and tiled courtyards added by the Muradid beys in the 17th century.

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Hours: Summer 07:30-14:00; winter 08:00-15:00; Ramadan 08:00-14:00
Ticket: Resident free; non-resident 12 TND (grouped ticket for Kairouan sites)
Notes: Friday until 13:00
Conveniences: Toilets, shop

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35.6821N 10.0899E

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Photos : Fehmi bouguezzi (CC BY-SA 3.0), Fehmi bouguezzi (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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