Dar Laadhar (Arabic: دار العذار) is a historic residence located in the north-western quarter of the Medina of Sfax, Tunisia. It is renowned as one of the oldest and most esteemed houses within the medina's architecture.[1] The residence is situated on Cheikh Tijani Street, also known as Zuqaq El Dhhab or The Gold's Street,[2] and is in proximity to Dar Kammoun.
| Dar Laadhar | |
|---|---|
| Native name دار العذار | |
 Entrance of Dar Laadhar | |
| Location | Medina of Sfax, Tunisia |
History
editOriginally owned by the affluent Laadhar family, notable figures in Sfax during the 19th century, the house has retained its historical significance. A restoration project in 2012 helped preserve its heritage.
Notable residents
editThe residence has been associated with prominent individuals, including:
- Mohamed Laadhar, who served as a judge in Sfax under the rule of Sadok Bey.
- Mohamed ben Hadj Mohamed ben Said Laadhar, notable as the imam of Bouchouicha mosque. His distinction extended as he became a judge following an order by Ali Bey on August 5, 1900. Additionally, he was appointed by An-Nasir Bey as a Bach Mufti on March 10, 1919.
See also
edit- Dar Laadhar Archived 2018-09-22 at the Wayback Machine, on BebJebli.tn
References
edit- ^ "دار العذار بصفاقس". Zaher Kammoun (in French). 2017-06-05. Retrieved 2018-08-27.
- ^ "Facciata project: Give the medina its charm back". www.archibat.info. Archived from the original on 2018-08-21. Retrieved 2018-08-27.