Madrasa El Kacemia


Madrasa El Kacemia is one of the madrasahs of the medina of Tunis, which was constructed during the reign of the Husainid Dynasty.

Etymology

The madrasa's name is derived from its owner, the saint Al Haj Kacem Ibn Al Haj Ali Ben Youssef Al Jerbi, a Sheikh who died in 1936.

Location

The madrasa is located at the Sidi Sridek mausoleum.

History

It was inaugurated in 1928 by Muhammad VI al-Habib, who granted Al-Haj Kacem the Order of Glory in appreciation for the construction of this madrasa.

Description

The madrasa includes a student housing and a Quranic elementary school for children.