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Sousse, Tunisia

Great Mosque of Sousse

A magnificent 9th-century mosque in the heart of Sousse's UNESCO-listed medina, one of the oldest and best-preserved mosques in Tunisia.

Saturday, 18th July 2026

Sousse prayer times today

Begins = start of each prayer window for Sousse. Each mosque sets its own iqamah (congregation) — usually 10–30 minutes later.

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Fajr
03:31
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Sunrise
05:15
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Dhuhr
12:24
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Asr
16:13
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Maghrib
19:32
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Isha
21:10

Tunisia official method · Updated Saturday, 18th July 2026

Fajr

03:31

Sunrise

05:15

Dhuhr

12:24

Asr

16:13

Maghrib

19:32

Isha

21:10

About Great Mosque of Sousse

The Great Mosque of Sousse was completed in 851 CE under the Aghlabid emir Ahmad ibn Muhammad. Unlike most mosques, it has no minaret — its large square tower doubled as a watchtower for the adjacent ribat. The mosque features a beautiful colonnaded courtyard and prayer hall and is one of the finest surviving examples of Aghlabid-era Islamic architecture.

Address
Place de la Grande Mosquee, Medina, Sousse
Founded
851
Jummah
12:15 PM

Facilities

  • Women's prayer area

Frequently asked questions

What is Great Mosque of Sousse?
A magnificent 9th-century mosque in the heart of Sousse's UNESCO-listed medina, one of the oldest and best-preserved mosques in Tunisia.
Does the Great Mosque of Sousse have a minaret?
Unusually, the Great Mosque of Sousse has no traditional minaret — its square tower served as both a watchtower for the ribat (fortress) and a call-to-prayer tower.
How old is the Great Mosque of Sousse?
It was built in 851 CE under the Aghlabid emir Ahmad ibn Muhammad, making it approximately 1,170 years old.
What are the prayer times at Great Mosque of Sousse today?
Prayer times at Great Mosque of Sousse follow the Sousse, Tunisia timetable shown on this page. Times are calculated using the region-appropriate method for Tunisia and update daily.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) at Great Mosque of Sousse?
Jummah at Great Mosque of Sousse is at 12:15 PM. Times can shift seasonally — confirm directly with the mosque before attending.
Where is Great Mosque of Sousse?
Great Mosque of Sousse is at Place de la Grande Mosquee, Medina, Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.
Is there a women's prayer area at Great Mosque of Sousse?
Yes, Great Mosque of Sousse has a dedicated women's prayer area. Contact the mosque to confirm arrangements.
Is there parking at Great Mosque of Sousse?
Parking availability near Great Mosque of Sousse varies by location in Sousse. Check with the mosque directly or use local street parking / public transport where available.

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