Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque
near the salt lake, near the airport, 5 km south of Larnaca, Cyprus
Description:
Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque is one of the famous and revered shrines of the island, on the shore of Lake Alika among the picturesque vegetation. When the lake is filled with water in winter, birds flock here. Especially a lot of pink flamingos. This place is considered holy. According to legend, during the stay of Muhammad in the house of Umm Haram (Aunt of Allah), a prophet appeared to him. At the place of burial of the woman and was built a church. From an architectural point of view, the mosque is an octagonal building with a minaret. Nearby houses for mosque servants and pilgrims. You can relax in the shade of a beautiful garden with fountains. At the entrance to the temple there is a bowl for washing the feet. It attracts pilgrims and a well of desires. Famous Sultan women are buried on the territory of the mosque.
The mosque is not operational. Divine services are held only twice a year during Kurban Bayram and Uraza Bayram.
Located 5 km from Larnaca in the south-west direction (Route B4), which can be reached by car or by bus.