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{{short description|Sunni mosque in Riyadh, Suadi Arabia}}
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'''King Fahd Mosque''' ({{Langx|ar|جامع الملك فهد}}) is a [[Friday mosque]] in the [[Al Malaz|al-Malaz]] neighborhood of [[Riyadh]], [[Saudi Arabia]]. It was built in 1993 by the [[Royal Commission for Riyadh City]] and is named after [[Fahd of Saudi Arabia|King Fahd bin Abdulaziz]], who primarily funded the mosque's construction.<ref>{{Cite web |last=التحرير |first=فريق |title=الانتهاء من ترميم وصيانة جامع الملك فهد بحي الملز بالرياض وتجهيزه قبل شهر رمضان |url=https://ajel.sa/amp/story/local/gvgq4x3obh |access-date=2024-12-04 |website=صحيفة عاجل |language=ar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=سبق |date=2024-03-06 |title=الانتهاء من ترميم وصيانة جامع الملك فهد بحي الملز بالرياض وتجهيزه قبل شهر رمضان |url=https://sabq.org/saudia/qqfckn90qi |access-date=2024-12-04 |website=صحيفة سبق الالكترونية |language=ar}}</ref> Incorporating elements of [[Najdi architecture]], the mosque is a recipient of the Symposiume on Mosque Architecture Award by [[King Saud University]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-05-01 |title=عمارة مساجد العاصمة.. أولوية "غالية" في هيئة تطوير الرياض |url=https://www.aleqt.com/2009/05/01/article_154225.html |access-date=2024-12-04 |website=الاقتصادية |language=ar}}</ref>
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| location = [[Al Malaz Sub-Municipality|Al Malaz]], [[Riyadh]]
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The '''King Fahd Mosque''' ({{Langx|ar|جامع الملك فهد}}) is a [[Sunni Islam|Sunni]] [[Islam]] [[Congregational mosque|Friday mosque]], located in the [[Al Malaz|al-Malaz]] neighborhood of [[Riyadh]], [[Saudi Arabia]]. It was built in 1993 by the [[Royal Commission for Riyadh City]] and personally funded by [[Fahd of Saudi Arabia|King Fahd bin Abdulaziz]].
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The mosque usually gets flocked by worshippers on religious holidays like [[Eid al-Fitr]] and [[Eid al-Adha]] for [[Eid prayers|''Salat al-Eid'']].<ref>{{Cite web |title=19 مصلى مكشوفاً لصلاة العيد بالرياض |url=https://www.al-jazirah.com/2001/20010227/s/ln6.htm |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=www.al-jazirah.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Al-jazirah |url=https://www.al-jazirah.com/2004/20041027/ln21.htm |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=www.al-jazirah.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=تخصيص 20 مصلى و253 جامعاً لصلاة عيد الأضحى |url=http://www.al-jazirah.com/2000/20000308/ln26.htm |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=www.al-jazirah.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Al-jazirah |url=http://www.al-jazirah.com/2004/20040124/ln11t.htm |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=www.al-jazirah.com}}</ref>

== Overview ==
== History ==
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The mosque was built in 1993 by the [[Royal Commission for Riyadh City]] in the al-Malaz neighborhood and was financed by [[Fahd of Saudi Arabia|King Fahd bin Abdulaziz]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=التحرير |first=فريق |date=2024-03-06 |title=الانتهاء من ترميم وصيانة جامع الملك فهد بحي الملز بالرياض وتجهيزه قبل شهر رمضان |url=https://dailygulfnews.com/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%85-%D9%88%D8%B5%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83-%D9%81%D9%87/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=أخبار الخليج اليومية |language=ar}}</ref> The mosque covers an area of almost 2.4 acres and can accommodate around 2000 worshippers. It also has a separate prayer hall for women.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-05 |title=الانتهاء من ترميم وصيانة جامع الملك فهد بحي الملز بالرياض وتجهيزه قبل شهر رمضان – الشرق اليوم |url=https://sharqtoday.com/news/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%85-%D9%88%D8%B5%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83-%D9%81%D9%87/?amp=1 |access-date=2024-12-05 |language=ar}}</ref>
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The mosque was built in 1993 by the [[Royal Commission for Riyadh City]] and is named after [[Fahd of Saudi Arabia|King Fahd bin Abdulaziz]], who primarily funded the mosque's construction.<ref>{{Cite web |last=التحرير |first=فريق |title=الانتهاء من ترميم وصيانة جامع الملك فهد بحي الملز بالرياض وتجهيزه قبل شهر رمضان |url=https://ajel.sa/amp/story/local/gvgq4x3obh |access-date=2024-12-04 |website=صحيفة عاجل |language=ar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=سبق |date=2024-03-06 |title=الانتهاء من ترميم وصيانة جامع الملك فهد بحي الملز بالرياض وتجهيزه قبل شهر رمضان |url=https://sabq.org/saudia/qqfckn90qi |access-date=2024-12-04 |website=صحيفة سبق الالكترونية |language=ar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=التحرير |first=فريق |date=2024-03-06 |title=الانتهاء من ترميم وصيانة جامع الملك فهد بحي الملز بالرياض وتجهيزه قبل شهر رمضان |url=https://dailygulfnews.com/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%85-%D9%88%D8%B5%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83-%D9%81%D9%87/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=أخبار الخليج اليومية |language=ar}}</ref> Incorporating elements of [[Najdi architecture]], the mosque is a recipient of the Symposiume on Mosque Architecture Award by [[King Saud University]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-05-01 |title=عمارة مساجد العاصمة.. أولوية "غالية" في هيئة تطوير الرياض |url=https://www.aleqt.com/2009/05/01/article_154225.html |access-date=2024-12-04 |website=الاقتصادية |language=ar}}</ref>

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The mosque is full on religious holidays like [[Eid al-Fitr]] and [[Eid al-Adha]] for [[Eid prayers|''Salat al-Eid'']].<ref>{{Cite web |title=19 مصلى مكشوفاً لصلاة العيد بالرياض |url=https://www.al-jazirah.com/2001/20010227/s/ln6.htm |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=www.al-jazirah.com |language=ar }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Al-jazirah |url=https://www.al-jazirah.com/2004/20041027/ln21.htm |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=www.al-jazirah.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=تخصيص 20 مصلى و253 جامعاً لصلاة عيد الأضحى |url=http://www.al-jazirah.com/2000/20000308/ln26.htm |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=www.al-jazirah.com |language=ar }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Al-jazirah |url=http://www.al-jazirah.com/2004/20040124/ln11t.htm |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=www.al-jazirah.com}}</ref>

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The mosque covers an area of almost {{cvt|2.4|acre|ha|order=flip}} and can accommodate approximately 2,000 worshippers. It also has a separate prayer hall for women.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-05 |title=الانتهاء من ترميم وصيانة جامع الملك فهد بحي الملز بالرياض وتجهيزه قبل شهر رمضان – الشرق اليوم |url=https://sharqtoday.com/news/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%85-%D9%88%D8%B5%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%A9-%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83-%D9%81%D9%87/?amp=1 |access-date=2024-12-05 |language=ar}}</ref>

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The mosque was restored in March 2024 on the directives of [[Muhammad bin Fahd Al Saud|Prince Muhammad bin Fahd Al Saud]], the former governor of Eastern Province and the chairman of King Fahad Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=المالكي |first=سلطان |date=2024-03-06 |title=الانتهاء من ترميم وصيانة جامع الملك فهد بحي الملز بالرياض وتجهيزه قبل شهر رمضان |url=https://kingfahad.sa/%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83-%D9%81%D9%87%D8%AF-%D8%A8%D8%AD%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%84%D8%B2-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=الملك فهد بن عبد العزيز - الفهد روح القيادة |language=ar}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
King Fahd Mosque Riyadh, 2024.jpeg|The mosque in August 2024
</gallery>

== See also ==
{{stack|{{Portal|Saudi Arabia|Islam}}}}
* [[Islam in Saudi Arabia]]
* [[List of mosques in Saudi Arabia]]
* [[List of things named after Saudi kings]]


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The mosque was restored in 2024 on the directives of [[Muhammad bin Fahd Al Saud|Prince Muhammad bin Fahd Al Saud]], the former governor of Eastern Province and the chairman of King Fahad Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=المالكي |first=سلطان |date=2024-03-06 |title=الانتهاء من ترميم وصيانة جامع الملك فهد بحي الملز بالرياض وتجهيزه قبل شهر رمضان |url=https://kingfahad.sa/%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83-%D9%81%D9%87%D8%AF-%D8%A8%D8%AD%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%84%D8%B2-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=الملك فهد بن عبد العزيز - الفهد روح القيادة |language=ar}}</ref>
==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Mosques in Saudi Arabia}}

[[Category:1983 establishments in Saudi Arabia]]
[[Category:20th-century mosques in Saudi Arabia]]
[[Category:Mosque buildings with minarets in Saudi Arabia]]
[[Category:Mosques completed in 1983]]
[[Category:Mosques in Riyadh]]
[[Category:Sunni mosques in Saudi Arabia]]

Latest revision as of 03:36, 29 December 2024

King Fahd Mosque
Arabic: جامع الملك فهد
The mosque, in 2024
Religion
AffiliationSunni Islam
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusFriday mosque
StatusActive
Location
LocationAl Malaz, Riyadh
CountrySaudi Arabia
King Fahd Mosque (Riyadh) is located in Saudi Arabia
King Fahd Mosque (Riyadh)
Location of the mosque in Saudi Arabia
AdministrationKing Fahad Foundation
Geographic coordinates24°37′39″N 46°42′44″E / 24.62750°N 46.71222°E / 24.62750; 46.71222
Architecture
TypeMosque architecture
StyleModern Najdi
FounderFahd bin Abdulaziz
General contractorRoyal Commission for Riyadh City
Completed1993
Specifications
Capacity2,000 worshippers
Minaret(s)1
Site area0.97 ha (2.4 acres)

The King Fahd Mosque (Arabic: جامع الملك فهد) is a Sunni Islam Friday mosque, located in the al-Malaz neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was built in 1993 by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and personally funded by King Fahd bin Abdulaziz.

History

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The mosque was built in 1993 by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City and is named after King Fahd bin Abdulaziz, who primarily funded the mosque's construction.[1][2][3] Incorporating elements of Najdi architecture, the mosque is a recipient of the Symposiume on Mosque Architecture Award by King Saud University.[4]

The mosque is full on religious holidays like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha for Salat al-Eid.[5][6][7][8]

The mosque covers an area of almost 0.97 ha (2.4 acres) and can accommodate approximately 2,000 worshippers. It also has a separate prayer hall for women.[9]

The mosque was restored in March 2024 on the directives of Prince Muhammad bin Fahd Al Saud, the former governor of Eastern Province and the chairman of King Fahad Foundation.[10]

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  • The mosque in August 2024
    The mosque in August 2024

See also

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References

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  1. ^ التحرير, فريق. "الانتهاء من ترميم وصيانة جامع الملك فهد بحي الملز بالرياض وتجهيزه قبل شهر رمضان". صحيفة عاجل (in Arabic). Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  2. ^ سبق (March 6, 2024). "الانتهاء من ترميم وصيانة جامع الملك فهد بحي الملز بالرياض وتجهيزه قبل شهر رمضان". صحيفة سبق الالكترونية (in Arabic). Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  3. ^ التحرير, فريق (March 6, 2024). "الانتهاء من ترميم وصيانة جامع الملك فهد بحي الملز بالرياض وتجهيزه قبل شهر رمضان". أخبار الخليج اليومية (in Arabic). Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  4. ^ "عمارة مساجد العاصمة.. أولوية "غالية" في هيئة تطوير الرياض". الاقتصادية (in Arabic). May 1, 2009. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
  5. ^ "19 مصلى مكشوفاً لصلاة العيد بالرياض". www.al-jazirah.com (in Arabic). Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  6. ^ "Al-jazirah". www.al-jazirah.com. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  7. ^ "تخصيص 20 مصلى و253 جامعاً لصلاة عيد الأضحى". www.al-jazirah.com (in Arabic). Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  8. ^ "Al-jazirah". www.al-jazirah.com. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  9. ^ "الانتهاء من ترميم وصيانة جامع الملك فهد بحي الملز بالرياض وتجهيزه قبل شهر رمضان – الشرق اليوم" (in Arabic). December 5, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  10. ^ المالكي, سلطان (March 6, 2024). "الانتهاء من ترميم وصيانة جامع الملك فهد بحي الملز بالرياض وتجهيزه قبل شهر رمضان". الملك فهد بن عبد العزيز - الفهد روح القيادة (in Arabic). Retrieved December 5, 2024.
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