"A civilization is a heritage of beliefs, customs, and knowledge slowly accumulated in the course of centuries, elements difficult at times to justify by logic, but justifying themselves as paths when they lead somewhere, since they open up for man his inner distance."

Berbers, Romans, Punics, Byzantines, Arabs, Spanish, and other mixtures of civilizations have contributed to the unique personality of Tunisia. In these pages, particular attention is paid to traditions, rituals, rites, and festivals that are specifically Kairouanese. We have sifted through the metaphorical and real contents of old dresser drawers to discover that the city’s heritage of culture and civilization is astonishing in its richness and variety.

You will therefore now also discover how the Kairouanese have preserved the customs and mores of their ancestors, keeping them alive through the ages.

Mohamed Rebai
info@kairouan.org