Madinah: Situated 1.68 kilometers from the Prophet’s Mosque, the historic Bani Haram Mosque is being restored as part of the second phase of the Mohammed bin Salman Project for Developing Historic Mosques. The renovation aims to return the mosque to a state close to its original appearance 14 centuries ago, addressing changes and additions made over time while preserving its rich Islamic and social heritage.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the project will renovate the Bani Haram Mosque in the traditional architectural style of Madinah, increasing its area from 226.42 square meters to 236.42 square meters, with its capacity remaining at 172 worshippers. The mosque will be rebuilt using natural materials such as clay, stone, and wood sourced from local trees. Its construction follows an evolving architectural style that adapts to climatic and natural conditions, utilizing cut stones of various shapes and sizes bonded with mud mortar and palm tree components for roofing, serving as both load-bearing and insulating elements.

The Mohammed bin Salman Project for the Development of Historical Mosques seeks to balance preserving ancient architectural features and incorporating modern construction standards, ensuring sustainability in the restoration process. The Bani Haram Mosque is among 30 mosques included in the second phase of the project, covering all 13 regions of the Kingdom. This phase includes six mosques in Riyadh, five in Makkah, four in Madinah, three in Aseer, two each in the Eastern Province, Al-Jouf, and Jazan, and one in the Northern Borders, Tabuk, Al-Baha, Najran, Hail, and Al-Qassim.