Kirmizi (Red) Madrasa Kirmizi Madrasa, originating from the 14th century, was constructed during the era of the Cizre Principality by Han Şeref Bey. Historical documents indicate that when the Akkoyunlu captured Cizre in 1475, the Emirs of Cizre were compelled to abandon the city. Emir Bedrettin's son, II. Şeref (known as Hanşeref), prayed earnestly for the city’s liberation and, with the support of the Boti tribe and local inhabitants, succeeded in retaking Cizre. In gratitude and as a vow to build a mosque if the city was recovered, he erected the Red Madrasa. The Red Madrasa contains the tomb of Sheikh Ahmed El-Cezeri, a distinguished author and scholar, as well as a section designated as the Emir's cemetery. The structure includes classrooms, a dining hall, and accommodations for teachers on the east, west, and north sides, all of which are in need of restoration. The mosque’s altar, crafted entirely from white stone and measuring 2.82 by 3 meters, features a semicircular mihrab area topped by a brick dome that hovers above without making contact. Surrounding the mihrab are concave triangular shapes forming an inverted U-shaped design. The madrasa’s southwest chamber has a square layout and is decorated with intricate motifs. This space historically served as a gathering place for professors and the chief prayer leader, known as the muderris. The name Red Madrasa derives from its construction material—red bricks—which are a signature feature of Cizre’s architectural style. If you have any questions or wish to learn more about the Kirmizi (Red) Madrasa, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or simply send us a message on WhatsApp, and we will get back to you promptly.