Haj Ali Soua


Haj Ali Soua, was born in Ksar Hellal in 1870 and died in 1953, is a Tunisian trader and philanthropist.

Biography

Born in Ksar Hellal in 1870 and by having lost his father in a young age, Haj Ali Soua has to face the difficulties of life by doing odd jobs in agriculture and textiles, before specializing in the cotton trade which allowed him to amass a small fortune.
Haj Ali Soua is best known for his philanthropic works, including :
A street in Ksar Hellal today bears his name.