Tunisia News » Kairuan News Tunisia » Kairuan » Culture: Discover Kairouan Tunisia: A journey through history and culture
Explore Kairouan, one of Tunisia’s most historic cities, known for its rich heritage, stunning architecture, and unique cultural traditions. Take a virtual journey through this fascinating destination ...
News Tunisia » Kairuan » Culture: Kairouan: Tunisia’s Spiritual Center and Carpet Making Capital
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: Tunisia: Rich Program Celebrating Kairouan as 2009 Capital of Islamic Culture, Announced
Tunis — During a press conference given in Tunis on Saturday, the Minister of culture and heritage preservation, Mr Abderraouf El Basti, said that a rich program has been set up to celebrate the ...
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: Tunisia: Kairouan - President Kais Saied Inspects Aghlabid Basins & Newly Restored Medina Walls [update 2]
Kairouan — President Kais Saied paid a visit to Kairouan governorate on Tuesday evening, coinciding with the celebration of the Hijri New Year. During the visit, he toured the Aghlabid Basins to ...
News Tunisia » Kairuan » Culture: Tunisia's historic Kairouan walls collapse, killing three
Three stonemasons have died after a section of the historic walls around the Old City of Kairouan in Tunisia collapsed on Saturday. Officials say a 30m section of the wall near the Gate of the ...