The Great Mosque
The Great Mosque
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Halcatra
Edinburgh, UK474 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
It is one of not many mosques which is easy to visit by no Muslims. It is a beautiful building, makes great impression and is a great place to learn more about Muslim culture. As in any mosque, remember to remove your shoes before entering, there are shelves next to the door. Wear modest clothes covering knees, elbows, etc. Women need to cover hair as well. There was a gentleman who for a small fee was renting headscarves. I definitely recommend visiting the place, religion is important part of local culture.
Written 19 February 2020
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THOMASFROMDAMASCUS
Syria3,971 contributions
Apr 2019
The Great Mosque is located in the Old City of Tripoli and is surrounded by the many interesting souks of Tripoli. You definitely need a GPS or local to guide you to this large mosque as the streets are very narrow and most are one way.
We did find the mosque, but unfortunately when we arrived we discovered that the mosque opens at 4:00 PM daily so we could not visit or see the famous interior.
Never less we walked around the entire perimeter of the mosque and in doing so discovered many other archeological sites within the area and discovered interesting souks such as the ‘Soap Souk’. This Soap Souk is located within an old Caravanserai very close to the Great Mosque.
So all-in-all we did not go inside the Great Mosque but the sights and sounds around were very interesting indeed.
We did find the mosque, but unfortunately when we arrived we discovered that the mosque opens at 4:00 PM daily so we could not visit or see the famous interior.
Never less we walked around the entire perimeter of the mosque and in doing so discovered many other archeological sites within the area and discovered interesting souks such as the ‘Soap Souk’. This Soap Souk is located within an old Caravanserai very close to the Great Mosque.
So all-in-all we did not go inside the Great Mosque but the sights and sounds around were very interesting indeed.
Written 6 May 2019
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wassim n
Brighton, UK106 contributions
Mar 2013
Built since more than 700 years ago, this had been the central mosque in the city for centuries.. It is surrounded by Souks(markets) and many hidden gems. It has 4 gates and a solar clock. You might be lucky to find a local tour guide who may give you valuable info about its history and architecture (not all guides are well experienced and there is no way to know how to choose)..
Written 26 August 2013
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Samir Z
Manama, Bahrain190 contributions
Aug 2019
A visit to the mosque is part of the cultural visit to Tripoli. Stop by, roam the place and read more about it.
Written 15 August 2019
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Sam E
Ashmore, Australia204 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
Grand doors greet you when you first enter this mosque, the mosque has a peaceful presence and lots of history. We were lucky enough to be able to see most of the rooms as we came outside of Prayer times. The souks are nearby so worth Quick side trip to come and visit.
Written 17 March 2019
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SuOM
Sydney, Australia1,190 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
This mosque was breathtaking as soon as you walked in. It was really big and spacious with old traditional architecture, big stone walls and very big doors.
The people in there were lovely and led us to the toilets and told us where to do ablution to pray.
A beautiful mosque and a blessing to visit.
The people in there were lovely and led us to the toilets and told us where to do ablution to pray.
A beautiful mosque and a blessing to visit.
Written 16 February 2018
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Rashad S
4 contributions
Aug 2014
It a Memluk Masjid in Tripoli and considered the biggest in the city, where the hair of prophet Mohammad SAAW is put in public during the holly month of Ramadan.
Written 2 September 2014
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Sadek Ismael
Tripoli, Lebanon153 contributions
Dec 2013 • Solo
The place is amazing in winter, entrance is allowed for non Muslims men, but for women they need to wear a scarf.
Written 6 January 2014
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piotrbog
Warsaw, Poland34 contributions
Feb 2013 • Family
Once we arrived, doors were locked. As it comed out, thankfully... we were "found" by Ali Khawaja - a bit crazy but fantastic local man who guided as through the whole city (including the mosque!).
Written 27 February 2013
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buckpalace a
London, UK116 contributions
Feb 2013 • Family
This mosque apparently won recognition by UNESCO as best restoration (or something similar). So we sought to find it. Going through the souk - when its raining - was confusing as signs are rare and the maps we had seemed in-accurate. We ended up asking people for directions and eventually found it.
We went around Asr prayer time and were welcomed by the locals. Some of whom spoke good english. The place does not accommodate for Women but the women folk with me were welcomed in after some confusion and they prayed at the back in a nice warm corner. I rarely have come across a mens only grand mosque but its just what it is. The mosque is attached a madrass but i couldnt find the entrance to it for the life of me.
We went around Asr prayer time and were welcomed by the locals. Some of whom spoke good english. The place does not accommodate for Women but the women folk with me were welcomed in after some confusion and they prayed at the back in a nice warm corner. I rarely have come across a mens only grand mosque but its just what it is. The mosque is attached a madrass but i couldnt find the entrance to it for the life of me.
Written 26 February 2013
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