What to do in Cyprus

Welcome! Log in or Sign Up!

Mosque of Umm Haram

Mosque of Umm Haram

Burial place of Prophet Mohammad's wet-nurse, Umm Haram. It is located in a peaceful area by the salt lake. According to the accounts, Umm Haram, being of very old age, had fallen from her mule and had died during a siege of Larnaca. She was buried near the salt lake and her grave became a sacred shrine. The shrine, and later the mosque and the whole complex was named after her.


What to do here: 1 activity, add more

Submitted over 3 years ago by admin.

Comments

Add Your Comment!


My todo list

The list is empty.