Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project to Restore Khaif Al-Hizami Mosque in Madinah

Nestled in the town of Khaif Al-Hizami, Wadi Al-Safra, Badr Governorate, Madinah Region, the Khaif Al-Hizami Mosque dates back to the mid-11th century AH and stands as a testament to a rich historical past. Once a vital station for Hajj and trade caravans, the mosque is now part of the second phase of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historic Mosques.
 The project will restore the Khaif Al-Hizami Mosque (https://goo.gl/maps/bZuVE1xLiFZ1AWPZ6) in the traditional Madinah architectural style, expanding its area from 527.94 square meters to 603.35 square meters, increasing its capacity from 150 to 180 worshippers. The restoration will utilize natural materials such as clay, stones, and wood from local trees.
 The mosque's architecture is notable for its adaptation to local climatic and natural conditions. Characteristic features include cut stones of varying shapes and sizes, bonded with mud mortar, and palm components in the roof construction serving as load-bearing and insulating layers. The restoration will preserve these materials, enhance the mosque's facades, and incorporate basalt stone, valued for its sustainability, ease of shaping and polishing, and resistance to natural elements.
 The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project balances traditional and modern construction standards, ensuring the sustainability of mosque components while preserving heritage and historical characteristics. Saudi companies specializing in heritage restoration are carrying out the development.
 The Khaif Al-Hizami Mosque is one of 30 mosques across all 13 regions of the Kingdom in the project's second phase, including six mosques in Riyadh, five in Makkah, four in Madinah, three in Aseer, two each in the Eastern Region, Al-Jouf, and Jazan, and one each in the Northern Borders, Tabuk, Al-Baha, Najran, Hail, and Qassim.
 The second phase follows the successful completion of the first, which restored 30 historic mosques across 10 regions.
 The project's four strategic objectives include restoring historic mosques for worship, preserving their architectural authenticity, highlighting the Kingdom's cultural heritage, and enhancing their religious and cultural significance. It also aligns with Vision 2030 by preserving architectural heritage and integrating it into modern mosque designs.