Madrasa El Jedid


Madrasa El Jedid is one of the madrasahs of the medina of Tunis.
Built in the Ottoman Tunisia, it is considered as one of the historical monuments of the medina, thus becoming a heritage monument by the January 25th, 1922 decree.

Location

This madrasa is located in the Es Sabbaghine Street in the medina of Tunis. It is a part of an architectural complex including the El Jedid Mosque.
It is composed of fifteen rooms to accommodate students, while the Madrasa El Yusefiya stands at the upper floor.

History

Madrasa El Jedid is one of four madrasahs that were built during the reign of Al-Husayn I ibn Ali, the first bey of the Husainid Dynasty.
It was founded in 1717 and named El Jedid because it is located just near the El Jedid Mosque.
Ahmed Bernez was one of the first scholars teaching at the madrasa.

Role

As for other madrasahs, the role of Madrasa El Jedid turned from educating to just accommodating Ez-Zitouna students. In 1930, 44 students were living there while the capacity was limited to 20 students.