Welcome to Hala Sultan Tekke & Mosque,
set along Larnaca's most iconic salt lake.
About Us
Hala Sultan Trust (Reg. HE 461413) is the 1st registered organization in the Republic of Cyprus dedicated to Muslim welfare, religious dialogue, religious freedom, and peaceful co-existence with humankind and nature. Founded in 2024, the entity aims to serve the Muslim community across the Republic and provide services including education, mosque management and operation, marriage, housing, burial, zakat distribution, refugee services, and much more.
About Hala Sultan
Hala Sultan Tekke, the most important site of worship on the isle of Cyprus, takes its name from a saintly person known as Hala Sultan whose full name (patronymic) was Umm Harâm bint Milhân (Malik) ibn Khâlid al-Ansariyya al-Khazrajiyya, may Allah be pleased with her, (d. A. H. 28/648 C. E.).
Hala Sultan was originally from Medina, she was one of the first Muslims of Medina, who are known as the ansâr. Her mother's name was Malika, her father was Milhân ibn Khâlid. They belonged to the tribe of the Khazraj, and were of the clan of the Najjâr. Her maternal grandmother, Salma bint 'Amr ibn Labid al-Khazraji, had a son from her first marriage with Hâshim ibn 'Abd l-Manâf al-Qurayshî (our Holy Prophet's great- grandfather), whose name was Shayba, but commonly known as 'Abd al-Muttalib.
Hala Sultan was originally from Medina, she was one of the first Muslims of Medina, who are known as the ansâr. Her mother's name was Malika, her father was Milhân ibn Khâlid. They belonged to the tribe of the Khazraj, and were of the clan of the Najjâr. Her maternal grandmother, Salma bint 'Amr ibn Labid al-Khazraji, had a son from her first marriage with Hâshim ibn 'Abd l-Manâf al-Qurayshî (our Holy Prophet's great- grandfather), whose name was Shayba, but commonly known as 'Abd al-Muttalib.
Opening Hours & Services
Visiting Hours
Summer: 8:30AM - 7:30PM
Winter: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
2025 Eid Al Adha prayers
9AM (date to be announced)
Friday Prayers
Fridays at 1:30PM
2025 Eid ul Fitr Prayers
9AM (date to be announced)
Marriage
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Information About Islam & Media Contacts
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*Please note that conservative dress is requested to enter the mosque and gardens (pants below the knees and appropirate shirt/top. No entry will be allowed in swimwear). Also note that since it is a working mosque, we kindly ask visitors to keep noise to a minimum.
Our Imam
Shakir Alemdar
Imam Alemdar spent the first 18 years of his career working in London at the Sh. Nazim spiritual center and mosque where he ran the center’s operations and managed the operating team as well as led communal congregational prayers. While there, he managed projects serving the local community including working with local authorities to manage housing, counseling, and sustenance facilities for refugees.
Following his return to Cyprus in 2008, Imam Alemdar settled in the Republic of Cyprus and took on the role of Imam (Clergyman) and operating leader of the Larnaca historical landmark Hala Sultan Tekke. He was also appointed Mufti of Larnaca (senior Islamic Religious Officer) and took on responsibilities associated with operating several mosques and religious landmarks in the Republic of Cyprus. As part of this role, he began representing the Muslim community of Cyprus in International platforms working with religious leaders of other faiths across the country.
Following his return to Cyprus in 2008, Imam Alemdar settled in the Republic of Cyprus and took on the role of Imam (Clergyman) and operating leader of the Larnaca historical landmark Hala Sultan Tekke. He was also appointed Mufti of Larnaca (senior Islamic Religious Officer) and took on responsibilities associated with operating several mosques and religious landmarks in the Republic of Cyprus. As part of this role, he began representing the Muslim community of Cyprus in International platforms working with religious leaders of other faiths across the country.
Donations & Zakat
Hala Sultan Trust depends on the generous contributions of community members across the globe, and allocates funds to various programs based on priority, need, and designation of the donor. We accept and distribute Zakat to community members in need in the Republic of Cyprus, fund mosque operations and staff expenses, have a number of ongoing renovation and upkeep projects, organize halal sheep sacrifice and meat distribution, and more. Feel free to designate your donation as appropriate in the drop down menu that follows.
Video Library
Learn more about the history of our beloved Tekke and listen to various Friday sermons in English.
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Hala Sultan Trust, VJP6+627,
Tekke Road, Larnaca 6029
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