Hala Sultan Tekke is a mosque and pilgrimage site in Larnaca, on Cyprus. It stands on the shores of Larnaca Salt Lake, and it is also known as the Umm Haram Mosque. The complex is built around the tomb of Umm Haram, the foster mother of the Prophet Muhammad, which gives the site its importance for Islamic pilgrims.
What to expect
The setting is the main draw. The mosque sits beside the open expanse of the salt lake, so the surroundings feel quiet and spacious, a contrast with the town centre a short distance away. Visitors come both to pray and to see a place of real historical weight within the island's history.
Planning your visit
- Address: Larnaca Salt Lake, Larnaca 7040, Cyprus
- Phone: +357 24 643576, if you want to check details before you go
- Respect the site: it is an active place of worship, so dress modestly and behave quietly
Because the site is a working pilgrimage place as well as a historic monument, it suits a visitor interested in religious heritage and reflective surroundings. Allow time to walk along the lake shore, and combine the trip with a wider exploration of Larnaca, whose seafront and old town lie nearby.
