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'''Al Madi Mosque''' ({{Langx|ar|مسجد المدي}}), or '''Al Medy Mosque''',<ref>{{Cite book |last=Kennedy |first=Joseph F. |url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/The_Art_of_Natural_Building_Second_Editi/4s73AgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=al+medy+mosque+riyadh&pg=PT689&printsec=frontcover |title=The Art of Natural Building - Second Edition - Completely Revised, Expanded and Updated: Design, Construction, Resources |last2=Smith |first2=Michael G. |last3=Wanek |first3=Catherine |date=2014-07-01 |publisher=New Society Publishers |isbn=978-1-55092-560-9 |language=en}}</ref> is a historic mosque in the ] neighborhood of ], ], located in the ]. Originally built in 1943, it was demolished in 1998 and later rebuilt in 2004 by the ] using ]. It covers an area of 457 square meters and was constructed on the site of al-Madi, a large seven column basin used by tribal ] to water their livestock during the reign of ]. '''Al Madi Mosque''' ({{Langx|ar|مسجد المدي}}), or '''Al Medy Mosque''',<ref>{{Cite book |last=Kennedy |first=Joseph F. |url=https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/The_Art_of_Natural_Building_Second_Editi/4s73AgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=al+medy+mosque+riyadh&pg=PT689&printsec=frontcover |title=The Art of Natural Building - Second Edition - Completely Revised, Expanded and Updated: Design, Construction, Resources |last2=Smith |first2=Michael G. |last3=Wanek |first3=Catherine |date=2014-07-01 |publisher=New Society Publishers |isbn=978-1-55092-560-9 |language=en}}</ref> is a historic mosque in the ] neighborhood of ], ], located in the ]. Originally built in 1943, it was demolished in 1998 and later rebuilt in 2004 by the ] using ]s. It covers an area of 457 square meters and was constructed on the site of al-Madi, a large seven column basin used by tribal ]s to water their livestock during the reign of ].


== Overview == == Overview ==
The mosque was built in 1943 during the reign of ] and was situated on the site of al-Madi, a large seven column basin used by tribal nomads to water their livestock.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 June 2023 |title=تاريخ قصر ثليم مضيف البسطاء |url=https://www.almrsal.com/post/727219 |access-date=25 October 2018 |website=almrsal.com}}</ref> In 1998, the mosque was demolished during the ] project and later rebuilt in 2004 using ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Al-Jazirah |url=http://www.al-jazirah.com/2005/20050114/ln5.htm |access-date=2024-12-22 |website=www.al-jazirah.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-05-01 |title=مسجد المدي من أوائل المنشآت المعمارية بــ "الطين المضغوط" |url=https://www.aleqt.com/2009/05/01/article_137852.html |access-date=2024-12-22 |website=الاقتصادية |language=ar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-05-01 |title=مسجد المدي من أوائل المنشآت المعمارية بــ "الطين المضغوط" |url=https://www.aleqt.com/2009/05/01/article_137852.html |access-date=2024-08-23 |website=الاقتصادية |language=ar}}</ref> The mosque was built in 1943 during the reign of ] and was situated on the site of al-Madi, a large seven column basin used by tribal nomads to water their livestock.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 June 2023 |title=تاريخ قصر ثليم مضيف البسطاء |url=https://www.almrsal.com/post/727219 |access-date=25 October 2018 |website=almrsal.com}}</ref> In 1998, the mosque was demolished during the ] project and later rebuilt in 2004 using ]s.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Al-Jazirah |url=http://www.al-jazirah.com/2005/20050114/ln5.htm |access-date=2024-12-22 |website=www.al-jazirah.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-05-01 |title=مسجد المدي من أوائل المنشآت المعمارية بــ "الطين المضغوط" |url=https://www.aleqt.com/2009/05/01/article_137852.html |access-date=2024-12-22 |website=الاقتصادية |language=ar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-05-01 |title=مسجد المدي من أوائل المنشآت المعمارية بــ "الطين المضغوط" |url=https://www.aleqt.com/2009/05/01/article_137852.html |access-date=2024-08-23 |website=الاقتصادية |language=ar}}</ref>


The mosque was inaugurated by ] in 2004.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Al-jazirah |url=https://www.al-jazirah.com/2004/20041012/fe1.htm |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=www.al-jazirah.com}}</ref> Covering an area of 457 square meters, it can accommodate 500 worshippers and includes 4 domes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Al-jazirah |url=http://www.al-jazirah.com/2004/20041021/fe6.htm |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=www.al-jazirah.com}}</ref> The mosque also includes a minaret, whose height is 18 meters.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-04 |title=أين يقع مسجد المدي؟ |url=https://saudipedia.com/article/9659/%D8%B4%D8%A4%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9/%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AF/%D8%A3%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%8A%D9%82%D8%B9-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AC%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AF%D9%8A |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=سعوديبيديا |language=ar}}</ref> The mosque is a recipient of the ] award.<ref>{{Cite web |title=تمثل الجائزة التاسعة عربياً وعالمياً |url=https://www.al-jazirah.com/2007/20070603/ln2.htm |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=www.al-jazirah.com}}</ref> The mosque was inaugurated by ] in 2004.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Al-jazirah |url=https://www.al-jazirah.com/2004/20041012/fe1.htm |access-date=2024-08-21 |website=www.al-jazirah.com}}</ref> Covering an area of 457 square meters, it can accommodate 500 worshippers and includes 4 domes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Al-jazirah |url=http://www.al-jazirah.com/2004/20041021/fe6.htm |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=www.al-jazirah.com}}</ref> The mosque also includes a minaret, whose height is 18 meters.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-04 |title=أين يقع مسجد المدي؟ |url=https://saudipedia.com/article/9659/%D8%B4%D8%A4%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9/%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%AF/%D8%A3%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%8A%D9%82%D8%B9-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AC%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AF%D9%8A |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=سعوديبيديا |language=ar}}</ref> The mosque is a recipient of the ] award.<ref>{{Cite web |title=تمثل الجائزة التاسعة عربياً وعالمياً |url=https://www.al-jazirah.com/2007/20070603/ln2.htm |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=www.al-jazirah.com}}</ref>


== References == == References ==
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Al Madi Mosque
مسجد المدي
Religion
AffiliationSunni Islam
Location
LocationRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Architecture
Completed1943 (original)
2004 (restored)
Demolished1998
Specifications
Capacity500
Dome(s)4
Minaret(s)1
Minaret height18 m

Al Madi Mosque (Arabic: مسجد المدي), or Al Medy Mosque, is a historic mosque in the al-Murabba neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located in the King Abdulaziz Historical Center. Originally built in 1943, it was demolished in 1998 and later rebuilt in 2004 by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City using compressed earth blocks. It covers an area of 457 square meters and was constructed on the site of al-Madi, a large seven column basin used by tribal nomads to water their livestock during the reign of King Abdulaziz ibn Saud.

Overview

The mosque was built in 1943 during the reign of King Abdulaziz ibn Saud and was situated on the site of al-Madi, a large seven column basin used by tribal nomads to water their livestock. In 1998, the mosque was demolished during the King Abdulaziz Historical Center project and later rebuilt in 2004 using compressed earth blocks.

The mosque was inaugurated by Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz in 2004. Covering an area of 457 square meters, it can accommodate 500 worshippers and includes 4 domes. The mosque also includes a minaret, whose height is 18 meters. The mosque is a recipient of the Organization of Islamic Capitals and Cities award.

References

  1. Kennedy, Joseph F.; Smith, Michael G.; Wanek, Catherine (2014-07-01). The Art of Natural Building - Second Edition - Completely Revised, Expanded and Updated: Design, Construction, Resources. New Society Publishers. ISBN 978-1-55092-560-9.
  2. "تاريخ قصر ثليم مضيف البسطاء". almrsal.com. 17 June 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
  3. "Al-Jazirah". www.al-jazirah.com. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  4. "مسجد المدي من أوائل المنشآت المعمارية بــ "الطين المضغوط"". الاقتصادية (in Arabic). 2009-05-01. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  5. "مسجد المدي من أوائل المنشآت المعمارية بــ "الطين المضغوط"". الاقتصادية (in Arabic). 2009-05-01. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  6. "Al-jazirah". www.al-jazirah.com. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  7. "Al-jazirah". www.al-jazirah.com. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
  8. "أين يقع مسجد المدي؟". سعوديبيديا (in Arabic). 2023-05-04. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
  9. "تمثل الجائزة التاسعة عربياً وعالمياً". www.al-jazirah.com. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
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