https://arab.news/ye4jt
- The goal of the initiative is to revitalize historic mosques, restoring their religious, cultural and social significance
RIYADH: The Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques, now in its second phase, is focused on renovating many mosques, including Faydat Athqab Mosque in Hail, originally built in 1946, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The goal of the initiative is to revitalize historic mosques, restoring their religious, cultural and social significance.
The project also focuses on preserving Islamic heritage and highlighting the architectural beauty of these mosques through sustainable, eco-friendly renovations that incorporate natural elements.
According to the SPA, the renovation of Faydat Athqab Mosque will honor the region’s traditional architectural style by using mud building techniques and natural materials. Hail’s unique architecture is adapted to the local environment and the hot desert climate, and this renovation aims to preserve that distinctiveness.
The project will maintain all the mosque’s essential features, while enhancing the northern windows to improve air circulation and ensure a cool environment inside.
This renovation is part of the second phase of the project, which includes the restoration of 30 mosques in all 13 regions of the Kingdom. The mosques include six in Riyadh, five in Makkah, four in Medinah, three in Asir, two each in the Eastern Province, Al-Jouf and Jazan, and one each in the Northern Borders Province, Tabuk, Al-Baha, Najran, Hail and Al-Qassim.
The project aims to strike a balance between traditional and modern construction methods, ensuring the sustainability of these historic mosques. It is being executed by Saudi companies specializing in historical structures, with Saudi engineers playing a key role in preserving the authentic architectural identity of each mosque.
The second phase follows the successful completion of the first phase, which restored 30 historic mosques in 10 regions.