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Saudi Quba Mosque to undergo largest expansion, 10 times its current size

Saudi Quba mosque to undergo largest expansion, 10 times its current size

Saudi Arabia has announced a new plan to expand the Quba mosque in Medina, which is the ‘largest expansion in history’ of the mosque since its establishment, local media reported.

Quba mosque is reported to be the first mosque built by Prophet Mohammed and is currently 5, 035 square meters in size.

Named after King Salman, the project aims to increase the mosque’s capacity to 66, 000 worshippers, and raise the total area of the mosque to 50, 000 square metres, 10 times its current area.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia, Quba mosque, largest expansion, 10 times, current size
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Quba mosque in Medina

The expansion plan was launched by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his visit to Medina.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the project aligns with the goals and objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, within a dedicated programme to better serve the pilgrims and enhance the quality of life.

In addition to an expansion of the mosque, 57 historical sites including wells, farms, and “prophetic paths” will be developed and revived, according to the SPA report.

 

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Faruk Khalil
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Khalil Faruk (Deputy Editor-in-Chief), has a Bachelors and Master's degree in Political Science and has worked as a reporter, features editor and Deputy Editor-in-Chief respectively in a leading Nigerian daily. He has undergone trainings in journalism, photo journalism and online journalism within and outside Nigeria.

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