Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for Development of Historical Mosques to Renovate 900-Year-Old Abu Inbeh Mosque The official Saudi Press Agency

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for Development of Historical Mosques to Renovate 900-Year-Old Abu Inbeh Mosque The official Saudi Press Agency

Riyadh, April 10, 2023, SPA -- The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for Development of Historical Mosques, in its second phase, aims to preserve a more than 900-year-old urban heritage by renovating Jeddah’s Abu Inbeh Mosque, which is thought to have been built before the year 544 AH. The project aims to strengthen the Islamic civilization of the Kingdom and restore life to sites that had a historical and social impact in shaping its human, cultural and intellectual surroundings, and to revive the religious, cultural and social role of historical mosques.

The project will restore Abu Inbeh Mosque in the architectural style of the western region, by developing the facades of the mosque. Specifically targeted are the Rawashin and the Mashrabiyas, which use the finest wood panels to cover windows and external openings, including balconies. They also have important environmental functions, such as repelling direct sunlight and allowing air to cool the mosque.

The building is characterized by the architectural style of the western region that is meant to withstand the surrounding natural conditions on the coast. Historical mosques in the region are architectural masterpieces that reflect an elaborate building culture consisting of molded