The Oasis
The shrine of Hala Sultan Tekke, on the Western shores of the Larnaca salt lake.
The Tekke is the third holiest place place for Muslims in the world. It was built during the Ottoman administration of Cyprus in the 18th century around the Tomb of Umm Haramn, the wet nurse of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The very old lady fell from her mule and died during the first Arab raids on Cyprus around 650.
Unusual for this time of the year but following earlier very heavy rains, the Salt Lake still holds a lot of water.
The Oasis
The shrine of Hala Sultan Tekke, on the Western shores of the Larnaca salt lake.
The Tekke is the third holiest place place for Muslims in the world. It was built during the Ottoman administration of Cyprus in the 18th century around the Tomb of Umm Haramn, the wet nurse of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The very old lady fell from her mule and died during the first Arab raids on Cyprus around 650.
Unusual for this time of the year but following earlier very heavy rains, the Salt Lake still holds a lot of water.