Bilal-i Habeşi Masjid

The Bilal-i Habeşi Masjid features one central dome covering a square layout with three smaller domes above the narthex entrance section.

The Ottoman documents from 1519 mention the establishment of a foundation connected to this mosque, which stands at a site where Bilal ibn Rabah called for prayer.

The mosque maintains regular prayer sessions and serves as a central gathering point for the Muslim community of Tarsus throughout religious celebrations.

The mosque requires visitors to remove shoes before entering and women need to cover their heads, with separate prayer areas for men and women.

A stone sarcophagus remains preserved within the narthex section of the mosque, adding an archaeological element to this religious structure.

Location: Tarsus

GPS coordinates: 36.91528,34.89694

Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:09