Hala Sultan Tekke
Hala Sultan Tekke (Greek: Τεκές Χαλά Σουλτάνας Tekés Chalá Soultánas; Turkish: Hala Sultan Tekkesi) is a mosque and takya (or tekke in Turkish) on the west bank of Larnaca Salt Lake, in Larnaca, Cyprus. Umm Haram, known as Hala Sultan in Turkish tradition, was the wife of Ubada bin al-Samit, a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and foster sister of Muhammad's mother, Amina.
| Hala Sultan Tekke | |
|---|---|
Τεκές Χαλά Σουλτάνας / Hala Sultan Tekkesi | |
Hala Sultan Tekke | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| District | Larnaca District |
| Location | |
| Location | Larnaca, Cyprus |
Shown within Cyprus | |
| Geographic coordinates | 34.885277°N 33.610013°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Ottoman |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | Two |
| Minaret(s) | One |
Hala Sultan Tekke complex is composed of a mosque, mausoleum, cemetery, and living quarters for men and women. The term tekke (lodge) applies to a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and may have referred to an earlier feature of the location. The present-day complex lies on the shores of the Larnaca Salt Lake, an important site in prehistory. Hala Sultan Tekke is a listed Ancient Monument.