60-Mosque Plan Moves Ahead in Bahrain

Under the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to open, renovate and rehabilitate 60 mosques under the Sunni and Jaafari Endowments across Bahrain’s governorates, the Jaafari Endowments held a foundation stone-laying ceremony for Al Buraq Mosque and Kumayl bin Ziyad Mosque in East Sitra City.

The ceremony was attended by Yousif bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Jaafari Endowments Council, members of the council, MPs Jalila Alawi Al Sayed and Mohsen Ali Al Asbool, Director-General of the Jaafari Endowments Abduljalil Ali Al Hayaki, Capital Trustees Board Chairman Eng. صالح طاهر طرادة, and a number of residents and invited guests.

In his speech, Al Saleh expressed pride in launching the two mosque projects during the holy month, describing them as the first mosque projects supervised by the Jaafari Endowments in East Sitra City. He highlighted that the projects reflect Bahrain’s ongoing urban and civilisational development under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

He stressed the vital role mosques play in strengthening society, promoting religious values, and fostering unity among community members.

Al Saleh noted that the continuous directives of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to develop mosques across the Kingdom reinforce Bahrain’s Islamic identity. He added that the two projects aim to meet the needs of residents and provide a suitable environment for worship, especially in new housing and urban development areas.

He also praised the ongoing support for places of worship from the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, chaired by Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa, and the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, headed by Minister Nawaf bin Mohammed Al Maawda, in coordination with relevant government entities and the community.

Residents of East Sitra City welcomed the projects, describing the two mosques as important religious and social landmarks that will serve the local community.

Project Details

Al Buraq Mosque
The mosque will be built on a total area of 2,003 square metres. It will consist of two floors, with the ground floor allocated for men’s prayer halls and service facilities, and the first floor designated for women’s prayer halls and facilities. The mosque will accommodate up to 750 worshippers and will include four endowment-funded commercial shops, comprehensive service facilities, and parking spaces.

Kumayl bin Ziyad Mosque
The mosque will be built on a total area of 2,118 square metres. It will also consist of two floors, with the ground floor designated for men’s prayer halls and facilities, and the first floor for women’s prayer halls and facilities. It will accommodate up to 600 worshippers and will include five endowment-funded commercial shops, along with integrated service facilities and parking spaces.