Saheb Ettabaa Mosque becomes destination for Tunisians

A landmark Mosque in Tunisia has become a destination for people from across the country to perform prayers and enjoy its beautiful architecture. Saheb Ettabaa Mosque, also known as Halfaouine Mosque, is one of the most important mosques of Tunisian and the Islamic world. The mosque was built between 1808 and 1814 AD, by Youssef Saheb Ettabaâ, who was a minister during the reign of Hammuda ibn Ali Pasha. Andalusian engineer Sassi Bin Freija led the mission of the mosque’s construction. The historical and religious monument, combining a mixture of Turkish, Tunisian and European architecture, is the last one built by the Ottomans in the North African Country. Luxurious materials like marble and gypsum from Italy, Spain and Europe were used to build the mosque, which was added to a UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.