King Abdulaziz Mosque in Tunisia is one of the projects undertaken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located in al-Manar area of Tunis City, the capital of the Republic of Tunisia. It was built during the reign of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and later renovated and restored by the Saudi Fund for Development at a cost of SAR2 million.
Establishment of King Abdulaziz Mosque in Tunisia
The idea of establishing the mosque originated with Dr. Abdullah al-Wasif, the former president of the Supreme Islamic Council in Tunisia, during his tenure at a Saudi university where he taught Islamic jurisprudence. He corresponded with the relevant authorities in the Kingdom while working at the university and received approval for the construction and full funding of the mosque from the Saudi government.
Design of King Abdulaziz Mosque in Tunisia
The mosque's exterior design reflects the colors of the Saudi flag, painted in green and white. It can accommodate approximately 3,500 worshippers and covers a total area of about five hundred m². The mosque was constructed with three floors, one of which is designated for women. The mosque is located on King Abdulaziz Street, from which it derives its name.
The Kingdom's embassy in Tunisia provides the mosque with essentials such as Qurans, carpets, and other supplies. It is frequented by representatives of the diplomatic corps from various Islamic countries and is considered one of the prominent Islamic landmarks in al-Manar area of Tunis.
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