Salam Mosque | |
Native Name: | مسجد سلام |
Native Name Lang: | ar |
Religious Affiliation: | Sunni Islam |
Coordinates: | 24.6212°N 46.7088°W |
Location: | Salam Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Founded By: | Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman |
Year Completed: | 1941 (original) 2003 (restored) |
Minaret Quantity: | 1 |
Materials: | Reinforced concrete |
Salam Mosque, formerly Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman Al Faisal Mosque,[1] is a historic mosque in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located within the Salam Park.[2] Built in 1941 by Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman,[3] it is one of the first mosques in Riyadh constructed using reinforced concrete and was renovated in 2003 by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City during the development of the Salam Park project.[4] [5] [6] [7]
The mosque was constructed in 1941 by Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman using reinforced concrete at his private orchard, which was called Salam.[8] It is one of the first mosques in Riyadh that was built using reinforced concrete.[9] Sheikh Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman bin Ali Al Hamdan was appointed as the first imam of the mosque following its construction.[10]
The mosque was renovated in 2003 by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City when the orchard underwent renovation as part of the Salam Park project.[11]