SIDI BOU SAHID
Situated 20 km North of Tunis, Sidi Bou Said owes its name to the Muslim saint Abu Said Ibn Khalef Ibn Yahia El-Beji, whose tomb is under a cupola, near the famous Café El Allia (Café des Nattes).
Born at Beja in 1156, Abu Said studied and taught science and religion at the Zitouna mosque in Tunis. After a long journey to the Middle East, he retired from the world to meditate and accomplish his duties or marabou (erudite monk).
SIDI BOU SAHID
Situated 20 km North of Tunis, Sidi Bou Said owes its name to the Muslim saint Abu Said Ibn Khalef Ibn Yahia El-Beji, whose tomb is under a cupola, near the famous Café El Allia (Café des Nattes).
Born at Beja in 1156, Abu Said studied and taught science and religion at the Zitouna mosque in Tunis. After a long journey to the Middle East, he retired from the world to meditate and accomplish his duties or marabou (erudite monk).