King Fahd Mosque (Riyadh)
| King Fahd Mosque | |
|---|---|
جامع الملك فهد | |
 King Fahd Mosque, November 2024 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Municipality | Al Malaz |
| Administration | King Fahad Foundation |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°37′39″N 46°42′44″E / 24.62750°N 46.71222°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Modern Najdi |
| Founder | Fahd bin Abdulaziz |
| General contractor | Royal Commission for Riyadh City |
| Date established | 1993 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 2000 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
King Fahd Mosque (Arabic: جامع الملك فهد) is a Friday mosque in the al-Malaz neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Overview
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] Incorporating elements of Najdi architecture, the mosque is a recipient of the Symposiume on Mosque Architecture Award by King Saud University.[3]
The mosque is full on religious holidays like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha for Salat al-Eid.[4][5][6][7]
Overview
The mosque was built in 1993 by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City in the al-Malaz neighborhood and was financed by King Fahd bin Abdulaziz.[8] 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.[9]
The mosque was restored in 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]
References
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- ^ التحرير, فريق (2024-03-06). "الانتهاء من ترميم وصيانة جامع الملك فهد بحي الملز بالرياض وتجهيزه قبل شهر رمضان". أخبار الخليج اليومية (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "الانتهاء من ترميم وصيانة جامع الملك فهد بحي الملز بالرياض وتجهيزه قبل شهر رمضان – الشرق اليوم" (in Arabic). 2024-12-05. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ المالكي, سلطان (2024-03-06). "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 2024-12-05.