Ramadan and Eid in Cyprus: Hala Sultan Tekke mosque near Larnaca (official hours, free entry), and a rental car open 24/7 with Arabic-speaking staff.
Short answer: the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque is about 6 km southwest of Larnaca, on the west bank of the Salt Lake (Department of Antiquities, accessed 19 Oct 2026). It is the main Muslim pilgrimage site of Cyprus. Entry is free. [DA-H]
On some religious days the Department of Antiquities closes the mosque to the general public for organised pilgrim visits (for example on Eid al-Adha in 2025). Check the Department of Antiquities page before you go. [DA-H]
| Where | In a garden on the west bank of the Larnaca Salt Lake, about 6 km southwest of Larnaca [DA-H] |
|---|---|
| Winter (16 Sept – 15 Apr) | Daily 08:30–17:00 [DA-H] |
| Summer (16 Apr – 15 Sept) | Daily 08:30–19:30 [DA-H] |
| Entry | Free [DA-H] |
| Please note | It is a place of worship: enter with respect and dress suitably. [DA-H] |
Ramadan and Eid follow the lunar calendar, so the dates change every year. Check the dates with your religious authority before you travel.
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About 6 km southwest of Larnaca, in a garden on the west bank of the Salt Lake. It is the main Muslim pilgrimage site of Cyprus. Source: Department of Antiquities, Cyprus (accessed 19 Oct 2026).
Every day. Winter (16 September to 15 April): 08:30–17:00. Summer (16 April to 15 September): 08:30–19:30. Entry is free. On some religious days it may close to the general public, so check the Department of Antiquities page first.
Yes. Layth Rent a Car is open 24/7, at the same price day and night, with no night fee. Our team speaks Arabic and English.
