Al-Fna Mosque is one of the most prominent landmarks in the city of Marrakesh in Morocco. It is noteworthy that the mosque gained its fame because it was built on a square called El Fna Square during the Almoravids. This square was established during the construction of the city of Marrakesh to be the capital of the Almoravid state of Morocco.
reason of calling :
The mosque is built on the ruins of one of the old palaces. An old and abandoned mosque was located in the square at that time, so the origin of the label was confirmed as belonging to the meaning of the word "art".
Jemaa el Fna Square at present
Djemaa el Fna Square is currently the most important tourist attraction in the city of Marrakech, where many events are held on a daily basis. It is one of the most important commercial markets in the city, where many heritage goods were displayed. During the day there are many stalls selling orange juice, water, copper or near leather. As the evening progresses, the scene becomes more crowded, with popular dances being performed and some stories narrated by groups. The most prominent events in the courtyard are the displays of snakes, witches and wild animals.
Global interest in the Jemaa el Fna Square:
Due to the technological progress and the increasing economic challenges in various countries of the world, Al Fna has been threatened with disappearing due to lack of interest in it. UNESCO included the Jemaa el Fna square in the list of intangible human heritage in 2001 in order to increase its interest, protect it and make it a symbol of human culture.
Explosion 2011:
On the afternoon of April 28, 2011, an explosion in a cafe in the square killed 17 people and wounded 25 others. The explosion was originally thought to have been caused by a gas leak inside the cafe, but later it was declared a deliberate terrorist act
