To the single lodge founded at Al…

To the single lodge founded at Al Bayda in 1843 is eventually added a network of lodges throughout Cyrenaica that binds together the tribal system of the region.

The lodge fills an important place in the lives of the tribesmen.

Besides its obvious function as a religious center and conduit of baraka to the tribe, it is also a school, caravansary, social and commercial center, court of law, and haven for the poor.

It provides a place of high culture and safety in the desert wilderness.