HAIL — The refurbished Al-Jal'oud Historic Mosque, located in the Old Town (Al-Baldah Al-Qadeemah) in the southern part of Sumairaa City in Hail region in northern Saudi Arabia, is now open for worshipers. The renovation of the historic mosque was carried out within the Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman Project for the Renovation and Rehabilitation of Historic Mosques in the Kingdom. The project hs taken the task of renovating and rehabilitating 30 mosques in 10 regions of the Kingdom, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. The construction of Al-Jal'oud Historic Mosque dates back to the year 1175H. One of the oldest mosques in Sumairaa City, its historic importance is attributed to it being a well-known station on the ancient Makkan-Koufic Haj Road. People from the neighboring regions converge on Al-Jal'oud Historic Mosque to perform their prayers, especially Friday prayer. The mosque was rebuilt in the year 1347H and named after the Al-Jal'oud family. It underwent renovation several times. It is located about 120 km southeast of Hail city. Al-Jal'oud Historic Mosque is characterized by the architectural style of the Central Region. It is built of mud, masonry and blocks. The roof is made of Ithil wood covered with iron sheets at the top for protection from rain water. Before being developed, the mosque had an area of 227 sq. m. and a capacity for 80 worshipers. The total area of the mosque comprises a prayer chamber with dimensions of (14.5 x 5.35 meters), a courtyard in the center of the mosque with dimensions of (11.87 x 4 meters) and a (10.75 x 4.85 meters) Al-Khalwah (solitary dwelling) located west of the mosque, which was lying in a dilapidated state. After its recent development, Al-Jal'oud Historic Mosque now boasts of the mosque, courtyard, Al-Khalwah, restrooms and ablution area for men. Its area is now 250 sq. m. and it can accommodate 129 worshipers in one go.
