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== Localization==
== Localization==
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== Etymology==
== Etymology==

Revision as of 01:59, 7 September 2022

Mosque
جامع أبي منيجل
Religion
AffiliationSunni Islam
Location
LocationTunis, Tunisia
Abi Mnigel Mosque is located in Tunisia
Abi Mnigel Mosque
Shown within Tunisia
Geographic coordinates36°48′21″N 10°09′54″E / 36.805961°N 10.165065°E / 36.805961; 10.165065
Architecture
TypeMosque

Abi Mnigel Mosque (Template:Lang-ar) is a small mosque in the north of the Medina of Tunis, near the Bab Souika Suburb.

Localization

It is located in 16 El Nfefta Street.[1]

Etymology

According to the historian Mohamed Belkhodja, the mosque's name has two possible origins: A not well-known saint called Abi Mnigel, or the Abi Mnigel Bird (Tayr Al Ababil), a sacred bird mentioned in the coran.

History

According to the commemorative plaque at the entrance, it was built in the 13th century. it's known for its minbar that was made in 1493 and where the chahada is engraved. The mosque was restored between 1963 and 1966.[2]

References

  1. ^ http://www.commune-tunis.gov.tn/publish/content/article.asp?ID=443 [bare URL]
  2. ^ "تونس: مساجد المدينة العتيقة.. منارات للإيمان والذكر الحكيم".