Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II
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The Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II is a major Islamic shrine and pilgrimage site in Fez, Morocco, dedicated to the city’s patron saint and Idrisid dynasty ruler Moulay Idriss II.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Islamic shrine
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pilgrimage site → zaouia → |
| access |
restricted to Muslims in certain interior areas
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| architecturalStyle |
Islamic architecture
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Moroccan architecture → |
| associatedDynasty |
Idrisid dynasty
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| associatedWith |
Sufi practices
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veneration of saints in Morocco → |
| cityPatron |
Moulay Idriss II
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| contains |
tomb of Moulay Idriss II
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| country |
Morocco
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| culturalRole |
important site for local religious festivals
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symbol of the spiritual identity of Fez → |
| dedicatedTo |
Moulay Idriss II
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| denomination |
Sunni Islam
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| features |
carved stucco decoration
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courtyard → fountain → mihrab → minaret → prayer hall → wooden ceilings → zellij tilework → |
| hasPatron |
Moulay Idriss II
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| heritageStatus |
part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Medina of Fez
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| locatedIn |
Fes el-Bali
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Fez → historic medina of Fez → |
| near |
Kairaouine Mosque
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central markets of Fes el-Bali → |
| notableFor |
historic role in the development of Fez as a spiritual center
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religious prestige in Morocco → |
| patronSaintOf |
Fez
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| pilgrimageType |
local pilgrimage
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national pilgrimage site in Morocco → |
| region |
Fès-Meknès
NERFINISHED
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| religion |
Islam
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| significance |
major pilgrimage site in Fez
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one of the most important religious monuments in Fez → |
| UNESCOSite |
Medina of Fez
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| usedFor |
pilgrimage rituals
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prayer → religious ceremonies → |
Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Zaouia of Moulay Idriss II
("tomb of Moulay Idriss II")
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contains |
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Fez
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hasImportantReligiousInstitution |