Jawatha Mosque, which was built in the 7th year of Hijra and is located in Al-Ahsa Governorate in the Eastern Region, combining Islamic history with the original urban heritage, will undergo a comprehensive renovation process under the second phase of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for Development of Historical Mosques. The mosque was the second mosque in which Friday prayers were performed in Islam after the first prayer was performed in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, and represents one of the mosques that are distinguished by their architectural style, internal arches, niches, windows, and doors.
The construction of the Jawatha Mosque dates back to Bani al-Qais, who established the mosque after their second delegation from Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him, and was named after Jawatha which was the capital of the ancient city of Hajar during the early years of Islam, as the mosque is very similar to the architecture of the Prophet’s Mosque, and contains three corridors and partitioning that depended on different climates throughout the year, and is characterized by the proximity of its architectural elements to the human scale, which will be taken into consideration and maintained by the development project.
The second phase of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for Development of Historical Mosques Renovates will rehabilitate the Jawatha Mosque, which will retain its current area of 205.5 square meters, and a capacity to accommodate 170 worshipers. The renovation process will be implemented according to the architectural style of the eastern region that suits the nature of the coastal region and its hot climate, which requires quality ventilation through windows, openings, balconies, and courtyards.
Jawatha Mosque is one of 30 mosques that the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project will renovate in all 13 regions of the Kingdom including six mosques in Riyadh, five mosques in Makkah, four mosques in Madinah, three in Asir, two in each of the Eastern Region, Al-Jouf, and Jazan, and one mosque in each of the Northern Borders Region, Tabuk, Al-Baha, Najran, Hail, and Al-Qassim.
Source: Saudi Press Agency