The historic Al-Ruwaibah Mosque in Buraidah, Qassim, is among the mosques undergoing restoration as part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Historic Mosques Restoration Project.
The second phase of the Crown Prince’s initiative focuses on preserving the mosque’s original materials and spatial characteristics while allowing necessary additions that do not compromise its historical essence.
As part of the restoration, special care will be taken to preserve the traditional roof, made of mud, tamarisk wood, and palm fronds, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Located 7.5 kilometers southeast of Buraidah Municipality, the mosque is over 130 years old and has undergone only one previous renovation in 1945.
For decades, Al-Ruwaibah Mosque has served as a center for prayer, Quranic studies, literacy, and education, making it a cultural and educational landmark in the region.
Restoration & Expansion
Pre-restoration area: 204 square meters, accommodating 60 worshippers.
Post-restoration area: 233 square meters, increasing capacity to 74 worshippers.
Structural focus: Rebuilding the traditional roof with wooden beams, palm fronds, and a final mud layer for insulation and rainwater drainage.
The Crown Prince’s project aims to balance traditional and modern construction standards to ensure the sustainability of historic mosques.
Saudi companies specializing in heritage restoration are leading the project, with Saudi engineers actively involved in preserving the mosque’s authentic architectural identity while ensuring its structural durability.
Preserving Saudi Heritage
The second phase of the Crown Prince’s project follows the successful completion of Phase 1 in 2018, which restored 30 mosques in 10 regions across the Kingdom.
The initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, focusing on:
Restoring mosques for worship.
Reviving architectural authenticity.
Showcasing Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage.
Highlighting the religious and cultural significance of historic sites.
By preserving historical architecture, the project aims to influence modern mosque designs and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s rich cultural identity.
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