Siksik Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Jaffa, Israel
The Siksik Mosque is a place of worship in historic Jaffa featuring a minaret and traditional Islamic architectural design. It includes a public fountain and sits on the ancient route that once connected Jaffa to Jerusalem.
The building was constructed in the 1880s by the Siksik family on their fruit orchard land. After closing in 1919 and undergoing different uses over the decades, it reopened for prayer in 2009.
The mosque serves as a gathering place for worshippers and reflects the Muslim presence in this historic area of the city. Its courtyard and surroundings show how religious life continues in the neighborhood today.
Visitors should respect prayer times and wear appropriate clothing if entering the interior. The location sits conveniently between the Clock Tower and Flea Market, making it easy to include in a walking route.
The fountain in front displays a decorative double-arch design topped with an inscription from the time of Sultan Abdul Hamid II. This ornamental detail remains one of the most distinctive features visitors notice today.
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