al-Fihri decided that a place of higher learning was much needed in the city and founded the al-Qarawiyyin Mosque and University, naming it after her hometown. She oversaw construction of the ...

For centuries, mosques in Dhaka have been centres of resilience, preserving traditions and offering solace. But in a rapidly ...

This 14th century library that grew from a 9th century mosque and university, founded by an heiress, Fatima al-Fihri, was once “the soul of the city,” says Fez-born architect Aziza Chaouni.

Fatima Al-Fihriya founded the al-Qarawiyyin mosque and the educational centre attached to it. It started as a modest madrasa and later became a renowned centre of learning and awarded degrees.