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Until today, Non-Muslims were not allowed to visit any mosque in Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia. However, government has revised their decision and has
issued instructions to allow non-Muslims to visit four mosques.
Permission has been given to non-Muslim visitors to known about Islamic
civilization, however non-Muslims are required to respect the sanctity
of mosques upon their visit.
All these four mosques are located in the city of Jeddah. These 4
mosques include Al-Rahma Mosque, Al-Taqwwa Mosque, King Fahd Mosque and
King Saud mosque.
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Al-Rahma Mosque
Among locals, this mosque is known as floating mosque as it is built on
pillars which are submerged on the shores of the Red Sea. |
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Al Taqwa Mosque
Located in north Jeddah, this mosque was built in 2005 on an area of 750
square meters. It can easily accommodate more than 400 namazi/worshipers. |
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King Fahd Mosque
Because of its tile-work, this mosque beautifully resembles Moroccan
architecture. It's triangular domes further enhance its outer beauty
that may attract more visitors in future. |
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King Saud Mosque
This is Jedda's largest mosque covering an area of 9700 sqaure meters.
It was designed by a popular Egyption architect Abdel Wahed El-Wakil. |
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