Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Project Renovates Qalaa Mosque in Madinah, Enhances Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Heritage

Located approximately 102 kilometers northeast of Madinah, in the town of Al-Hinakiyah, the second phase of Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Project for the Development of Historic Mosques has begun with the restoration of Qalaa Mosque, which is over a century old. The mosque will be added to the list of mosques targeted by the project to revitalize them, given their historical, social, and cultural significance in shaping their surrounding human, cultural, and intellectual environments. This initiative also aims to enhance the Kingdom’s Islamic heritage, as Saudi Arabia is the cradle of revelation and the land of the Two Holy Mosques.
 The project will renovate Qalaa Mosque in the historical architectural style of Madinah, expanding its area from 181.75 square meters to 263.55 square meters. Its capacity will increase to 171 worshipers, whereas the mosque was previously unused. The project will use natural materials, such as clay and local tree wood, to rebuild the mosque in its original form, preserving the unique building techniques that adapt to the local environment and the hot desert climate.