Mohammed bin Salman Mosques Project Renovates Historic Al-Bayah Mosque in Makkah

Thirteen centuries after the construction of Al-Bayah Mosque by Abbasid Caliph Abu Jafar Al-Mansur in Mina, Makkah Region, the Mohammed bin Salman Project for Developing Historic Mosques has undertaken its renovation and reconstruction as part of its second phase. This initiative aims to enhance the Kingdom's Islamic heritage, revive historic sites that have significantly shaped their cultural and social surroundings, and restore the religious, cultural, and social functions of historical mosques by preserving them.

 Al-Bayah Mosque, built in 144 AH (761–762 AD) near Jamarat Al-Aqaba in Mina, is among the mosques targeted for development due to its historical significance. Located in Shab Al-Ansar, the site of the pledge that led to the migration of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the mosque features distinctive architectural elements that incorporate artistic and contextual values in construction.

 The project is restoring Al-Bayah Mosque https://goo.gl/maps/NwZpmNV5azRxtvhU7 in the architectural style of the western region, maintaining its original area of 457.56 square meters, with a capacity to accommodate 68 worshippers at a time.

 The western region's architectural style is known for its durability against natural conditions, while its historical mosques serve as architectural masterpieces. These structures reflect a refined building tradition, utilizing Manqabi bricks, gypsum, and wood, with facades characterized by their simple design.