Al-Fna Mosque is one of the most prominent landmarks in the city of Marrakesh in Morocco. It is noteworthy that the mosque gained its fame because it was built on a square called El Fna Square during the Almoravids. This square was established during the construction of the city of Marrakesh to be the capital of the Almoravid state of Morocco.
History of the Mosque of El Fna
In 1070 and until 1072 the establishment of the Almoravid state established the city of Marrakech as its capital.
Al Fna Square was built as a place to shop and parade armies.
Al-Fna Mosque was built in one of the corners of the square, where the state of Almoravidia was one of the Islamic countries in the Maghreb at the time.
In 1147, the city of Marrakesh came under the rule of another Muslim state, the Almohad state, where the whole of the square was renovated and restored.
reason of calling :
It is believed that the origin of the label is due to the meaning of the word "art" and is a ruin, since the mosque is built on the ruins of one of the old palaces.
There existed in the square at that time an old and abandoned mosque, so the origin of the label was confirmed as belonging to the meaning of the word art.
Jemaa el Fna Square at present
Djemaa el Fna Square is currently the most important tourist attraction in the city of Marrakech, where many events are held on a daily basis.
It is one of the most important commercial markets in the city, where many heritage goods were displayed.
During the day there are many stalls selling orange juice and water in copper pots or near leather.
In the evening, the scene becomes more crowded, with popular dances being performed and some stories cutting into groups.
The most prominent events in the courtyard are the displays of snakes, witches and wild animals.
Global interest in the Jemaa el Fna Square:
Due to technological advances and the increasing economic challenges in various countries of the world, Al Fna has been threatened with disappearing due to lack of interest in it.
UNESCO has included the Jemaa el Fna square in the list of non-human human heritage in 2001 in order to increase its interest, protect it and make it a symbol of human culture.