Usta Murad Mosque
Mosque in Tunis, Tunisia
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Usta Murad Mosque (Arabic: مسجد اسطا مراد), was a Tunisian mosque located in the medina of Tunis. It does not exist anymore.[1]
| Usta Murad Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد اسطا مراد | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | Tunis, Tunisia |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
Localization
The mosque was located in El Hokam Street (Arabic: نهج الحكام).
Etymology
It got its name from its founder, the Muradid Dey Usta Murad who founded the Ghar el Melh harbor Porto Farina.[2]
History
The mosque was built between 1637 and 1640, which was the Usta Murad's reign period.
