Khaev Alhizami Mosque, also known as the Mosque of Prince Radwan, is a historical mosque located in the center of Khaev Alhizami Town, in as-Safra' Valley, Badr Governorate, al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is adjacent to the main road connecting al-Madinah al-Munawwarah to Badr Governorate.
History of Khaev Alhizami Mosque
Khaev Alhizami Mosque is at a distance of around one hundred km south of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah. It was built in the seventeenth century, between 1634 and 1655.
Renovations of Khaev Alhizami Mosque
The area where Khaev Alhizami Mosque is located is a famous pilgrim station where trade and Hajj caravans used to rest. A water spring, al-Shariaa, is located near the mosque. The mosque was renovated into its current form at the onset of the Saudi State. The mosque was subject to multiple renovations, the last being in 2019.
Area of Khaev Alhizami Mosque
Khaev Alhizami Mosque currently covers an area of 527.94 m. It has a capacity of only 150 worshipers. It is covered by the second phase of the Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques. Upon renovation, it will span an area of 603.35 m, and its capacity will increase to 180 worshipers.
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