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The Saudi government has opened the doors of four historical mosques in the Kingdom to non-Muslims, in a bid to promote Islamic culture and architecture, reports Saudi Gazette.
Imam of Quba mosque in the holy city of Madinah, Sheikh Saleh Al Mighmasi was quoted as saying by Saudi Gazette that the entry of non-Muslims to Madinah is not against Islam and does not include any violation of Shariah.
These mosques include:
Jamia Mosque Rehma (Jeddah), King Fahd Mosque, King Saud Mosque (Jeddah), and Mosque Al Taqwa.
Al Rahma Mosque
Al Rahma Mosque on the Corniche is a popular tourist site. This spacious and majestic mosque is known among city-dwellers as the floating mosque because it is built on pillars which are submerged on the shores of the Red Sea.
Al Taqwa Mosque
Al Taqwa Mosque was reportedly built in 2005. It is located in north of Jeddah. The mosque, built on an area of 750 square metres, can accommodate more than 400 worshippers.
The King Fahd Mosque
The King Fahd Mosque resembles a Moroccan architecture because of its the tile-work. Its Moorish arches triangular domes.
The King Saud Mosque
The King Saud mosque is Jeddah's largest mosque, covering an area of 9700 square meters. The largest dome has a diameter of 20 metres and reaches a height of 42 metres. It is said to designed by celebrated Egyptian architect Abdel Wahed El Wakil.
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