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If I were to ask, “What is the fourth holiest city in the Islamic World, behind Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem?”, few respondents would know the answer. Until I traveled throughout the 99% Muslim, North ...
News Tunisia » Kairuan » Culture: Mouled, Music and Cultural Memory in a Tunisian Festival
Mouled is the celebration of the birth of Mohammed, Islam’s prophet. Worldwide, Muslims gather to hear poems and stories about the prophet’s life, recite the Qur’an, and enjoy festive music and foods.
News Tunisia » Kairuan » Culture: Great Mosque of Kairouan: Tunisia's Ancient UNESCO Masterpiece
On April 18, 2026, as spring unfolds in Tunisia, the Great Mosque of Kairouan beckons with its timeless minaret piercing the clear skies. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers American travelers a ...
News Tunisia » Kairuan » Culture: Great Mosque of Kairouan: Tunisia's Timeless Wonder
As of April 21, 2026, the Great Mosque of Kairouan stands as one of North Africa's most revered Islamic sites, drawing travelers seeking spiritual depth and architectural marvels. This UNESCO World ...
News Tunisia » Kairuan » Culture: In Tunisia, graffiti takes to the minaret in defence of tolerance, artistic freedom
Recent clashes between Salafists and the Tunisian art community prompted graffiti artist El-Seed to transform a religious landmark into a beacon promoting peace and freedom A number of recent attacks ...
News Tunisia » Kairuan » Culture: Saudi Arabia renovates ancient mosque in Tunisian city of Kairouan
KAIROUAN — Saudi Arabia has restored the glow of the Aghlabid capital Kairouan, the first Islamic capital in Africa, by renovating the Uqba Ibn Nafi' Mosque in the ancient Tunisian city. The mosque, ...