Morocco: Old Shia mosque sustains severe damage in recent earthquake

One of the oldest historical Shia mosques in Morocco was badly damaged by the earthquake that hit the kingdom on September 8, which saddened the hearts of Moroccans who also lost their loved ones.

The Tinmal Mosque dates back to the monotheistic Shia state in the village of Tinmal by Abu Abdullah Muhammad bin Abdullah bin Tomert Al-Alawi, whose lineage goes back to Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba, peace be upon him.

This grand mosque is one of the archaeological and cultural sites that were destroyed by the recent massive earthquake that struck Morocco.

The global news network ‘The Conversation’ said in its report, viewed by Shia Waves Agency, that “The Moroccans today are not only facing the loss of thousands of lives, but also the loss of many heritage and cultural sites that were destroyed by the earthquake.”

It added: “The Tinmel Mosque, which is about 4 miles from the epicenter of the earthquake that hit many villages in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, sustained heavy and significant damage.”

The report explained: “The tomb of Sheikh Ibn Tumert, the founder of the monotheistic Shia state in Morocco, which ruled an empire that extended from the city of Mali to Spain for the period from (1147-1269 A.D), was also destroyed.