Souq al Jum'aa, Tripoli
Facts and practical information
Sūq al-Jum'a is a district of Tripoli, Libya, located 5 km east of Tripoli and now incorporated into the greater metropolitan area of the capital. The population in was estimated to be roughly 40,000 residents. A majority of these residents, 60%, are considered to be "native Libyan, from Tripoli and Arab", however, this population is mixed with those of Berber and Turkish descent as well, and dominantly Amazigh. Many families in this area reject the idea of tribal society and consider themselves to be 100% from Tripoli/Libya and Arab, but they likely descend from, and are part of, the Magarha tribe, which is among the largest in Libya. The Magarha tribe originates in the Fezzan province of Libya. Soug al Juma'aa was among the first districts within Tripoli proper to fight and rebel against Gaddafi in the 17 February 2011 revolution which led to Gaddafi's ultimate downfall, despite the Magarha tribe's strong ties and links to Gaddafi. Along with Tajura, residents of Soug al Jum’aa are considered to be the original inhabitants of Tripoli. ()
Tripoli
Souq al Jum'aa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Red Castle, Tripoli Cathedral, Karamanli Mosque, Red Castle Museum.