Hala Sultan Tekke
Χαλά Σουλτάν Τεκκέ
An Ottoman mosque on the west shore of the salt lake, surrounded by palm trees. It honours Umm Haram, the foster mother of the Prophet Muhammad.
Tradition says that Umm Haram fell from her horse and died here in 649 while accompanying an Arab expedition. The mosque and tomb standing today were built in the 18th and 19th centuries. They are among the most important pilgrimage sites in the Islamic world. The white minaret is reflected in the salt lake, and with flamingos in winter, it makes a classic Larnaca scene. Entry is free. Visitors must remove their shoes, and women should bring a headscarf. Nearby are the ruins of a Bronze Age harbour.
Opening hours
approx. 08:00–19:30 (until 17:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Larnaca Salt Lake
- Mackenzie Beach
- Kamares Aqueduct
- Church of Saint Lazarus
- Larnaca Medieval Castle
- Finikoudes Promenade
- Pierides Museum
- Zenobia Wreck