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Al-Kikhya Mosque
Al-Kikhya Mosque
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Al-Kikhya Mosque
Al Kikhya Mosque is a historic mosque located in the city of Sidon in the South Governorate of Lebanon. It was built during the Ottoman era by Mustapha al-Katkhuda in 1624 AD. The mosque consists of three main sections, which are the prayer hall and the courtyard of the mosque, in addition to five rooms, one of which has a dome, and was designated for holding the dhikr sessions.
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Country: Lebanon
District: South Governorate
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 17th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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Part of: Historic Center of Saida
Date of Submission: 2019
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