Al-Khabra Mosque

Al-Khabra Mosque is a historical mosque located in the center of al-Khabra Historical Village in Qassim Province, in the central region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Dating back to 1703, it is distinguished by its Najdi architectural style and circular shape. Prayers are currently being conducted there.

The historical importance of al-Khabra Mosque lies in the fact that it is the main mosque in al-Khabra Historical Village, and one of the old mosques there. Al-Khabra is one of the oldest villages in Qassim Province, established in 1703. The mosque is located in the main square of the village, where buildings surround the market and the mosque in a circular layout. The village is characterized by its circular urban structure, reminiscent of ancient Arab urban centers. Prayers were conducted at the mosque until 1981, when the residents left the village. The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (formerly), in partnership with al-Khabra Municipality and the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, restored the mosque in 2015. The same materials used in constructing the mosque were utilized in its restoration, adhering to heritage construction engineering. After almost four decades, prayers resumed at the mosque.

Al-Khabra Mosque is built in the Najdi style, using mud and stone, with a roof made from tamarisk wood and palm fronds. Its total area is approximately six hundred m, accommodating up to five hundred prayers. The mosque comprises two main sections, with a central courtyard (sarha) that was later roofed. The courtyard is one step lower than the mosque floor, and one m higher than the roof level. The mosque also features: a rectangular underground prayer hall (Khulwah) beneath the main prayer area, a small room at the mosque's entrance leading to the courtyard, an ablution area, and a well located east of the mosque. The minaret, located northwest of the mosque, rises twelve m above the ground.

The mosque is notable for its numerous small windows. The upper part contains sixteen small wooden windows, each consisting of a wooden frame with two shutters and surrounded by decorative gypsum designs. The underground hall has six rectangular windows, while the roofed courtyard has upper openings for ventilation and lighting. Additionally, the ablution area includes small triangular-shaped openings.