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Madrasa El Bechiria
Madrasa El Bechiria ( ar, المدرسة البشيرية) is one of the madrasahs of the medina of Tunis., which was constructed during the Husainid Dynasty and was attached to a Zawiya (institution), zawiya. Etymology The madrasa is named after Sheikh Mohamed Al Bechir Al Zouaoui ( ar, محمد البشير الزواوي), who was an important Rahmaniyya tariqa scholar, who died in Tunis in 1826. Location The madrasa is located on the Sidi El Bechir Street, in the southern suburb of the medina of Tunis. History The madrasa was dedicated to students from the Zouaoua tribe who followed the Rahmaniyya tariqa. It was built with a mausoleum in 1824 (1240 Islamic calendar, Hijri) by Al-Husayn II ibn Mahmud. It was managed by the son of Sheikh Al Bechir after his death. Description The madrasa contains seven rooms and a mosque. Evolution After the Tunisian independence, this madrasa was destroyed as part of restorations on Sidi El Bechir Street. Students Among stude ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rue Sidi El Béchir - Tunis
''Ruta graveolens'', commonly known as rue, common rue or herb-of-grace, is a species of ''Ruta'' grown as an ornamental plant and herb. It is native to the Balkan Peninsula. It is grown throughout the world in gardens, especially for its bluish leaves, and sometimes for its tolerance of hot and dry soil conditions. It is also Horticulture, cultivated as a culinary herb, and to a lesser extent as an insect repellent and incense. Etymology The specific epithet ''graveolens'' refers to the strong-smelling leaves.J. D. Douglas and Merrill C. Tenney Description Rue is a woody, perennial plant, perennial shrub. Its leaves are oblong, blue green and arranged pinnate; they release a strong aroma when they are bruised. The flowers are small with 4 to 5 dull yellow petals in clusters. They bear brown seed capsules when pollinated. Uses Traditional use In the ancient Roman world, the naturalists Pedanius Dioscorides and Pliny the Elder recommended that rue be combined with the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
