(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, April 02, 2023, SPA – Al-Najdi Mosque, built in 1347 AH, is one of the oldest historical mosques located in the centre of Farasan Island in the Jazan region. As part of the second phase of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques, the mosque is scheduled to undergo a comprehensive renovation process. This will ensure the preservation of its architectural beauty through plant decorations, artistic formations, and glass voids, which form the most important components of its traditional architectural style. The style was influenced by the architecture and arts of the countries of the East, as a result of trade trips that contributed to the transfer of various building techniques and urban patterns.
The mosque was named after Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Tamimi, known as "Al-Najdi," who founded the mosque. He was a descendant of the Hotat Bani Tamim tribe, came to Farasan Island earlier, worked in the pearl trade, and was influenced in building the mosque by the eastern culture through his frequent travels to India. The mosque was built over 13 years, and its paintings and inscriptions were brought from India.
After the renovation process, Al-Najdi Mosque will have an area of 609.15 square meters, with a capacity to accommodate 248 worshipers. It is also unique in the beauty of its minbar (pulpit) and mihrab, including carved plant decorations coloured in natural colours. It is distinguished by the arches on which the ceiling with ornate and coloured domes of a unique architectural character is supported, as well as its 12 domes, while the stone is used as the main element in construction as local natural material. The mosque includes most architectural elements in Islamic architecture.
Al-Najdi Mosque is one of 30 mosques that the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project will renovate in all 13 regions of the Kingdom, including six mosques in Riyadh, five mosques in Makkah, four mosques in Madinah, three in Asir, two in each of the Eastern Region, Al-Jouf, and Jazan, and one mosque in each of the Northern Borders Region, Tabuk, Al-Baha, Najran, Hail, and Al-Qassim.
The first phase of the project, completed earlier, included the rehabilitation and restoration of 30 historical mosques in 10 regions. The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques serves four strategic objectives: restoration of historical mosques for worship and prayer, restoration of the urban authenticity of historical mosques, highlighting the cultural dimension of Saudi Arabia, and enhancing the religious and cultural status of historical mosques.
The project contributes to highlighting the cultural and civilizational extent of the Kingdom as one of the pillars of the Saudi Vision 2030 by preserving authentic urban characteristics and utilizing them to contribute to the development of modern mosque designs.
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