Joanna James
Riyadh is a city that has adorned its skyline with towering skyscrapers and exquisite mosques. There are many mosques with wonderful, comfortable halls that make space for many devotees at once. Here are five of the most picturesque mosques in Riyadh.
One of the most iconic Islamic mosques in Riyadh, Al Rajhi Grand Mosque has the potential to accommodate around 18000 men and 2500 women; and this is done in two separate halls that are reserved for each gender. If you are an Islamic devotee who travels around the world, this is a mosque that you simply must visit. Although non-muslims aren't permitted inside, they can listen to Jumu'ah Khutbah (sermon before Friday prayer), which is preached through multiple LCD screens and translated into more than seven foreign languages on behalf of its different foreign devotees. This mosque mainly focuses on the different language speakers as their intention is to get God Allah's blessings for everyone that approaches its premises.
Located within a 19-minute driving distance from serviced apartments such as Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh via King Fahd Road, Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Mosque is rather popular for its momentous and religious value. Many worshippers choose to visit this mosque due to its religious significance and cultural value. During Ramadan and Eid, the mosque gets quite crowded with the devotees of Al Saud Families. This mosque is hailed due to its portrayal of some of the finest forms of Najdi architecture. In 1995, it even won the Aga Khan Award for architecture. Even though it's quite massive in size, it has succeeded to blend into the urban fabric of the area. If you are coming to Riyadh for work, this is one of the mosques that you have to visit during your stay at one of the expatriates flats in Riyadh.
Once you enter this mosque, it takes you to an unexpected world with incredible architecture and elegant, airy halls that bring you fresh, heartfelt vibes due to its peaceful environment. The halls, floors, and the gardens of the mosque are well-maintained, allowing its devotees to pray and worship in pristine surroundings. The most significant value of this mosque is that it encourages the devotees for charity during the Ramadan festival season. This includes helping each other, donating food and goods for helpless people as well as spreading kindness to those around.
The elegant King Khalid Grand mosque has a special place in Riyadh. There is a notable bond and unity among devotees who come to pray here. According to the beliefs, this mosque is a spiritual sanctuary that keeps the public united together under one belief. This is quite famous among worshippers due to its facilities and size. A spacious parking area and comfortable halls make it convenient for devotees to visit this mosque more frequently.
King Fahd Grand Mosque is one of the greatest masterpieces that reflect Saudi Arabian architecture; it reveals the wonderful cravings of talented engineers through its intricate designs. This mosque is open for around 1500 devotees at once. Moreover, a large central hall comforts the worshippers with all the facilities that they expect. This mosque is located on a big urban plaza that has outdoor prayer areas for the public.
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