Oldest Laynah Mosque: A Historic Place of Worship Built with Mud Bricks and Stones in Saudi Arabia's Rafha Governorate
The Laynah Mosque, located in the historic village of Laynah in the Rafha governorate, is one of the oldest mosques in the province.
Built around 1951, it is known for its traditional construction using mud bricks, stones, palm fronds, and Athel wood.
The mosque was established at the request of Sheikh Abdullah bin Dulaim, who was the first teacher and educator in the region during the Katatib stage of informal education.
He taught Holy Qur’an and reading and writing principles in the palace mosque before the current mosque was built.
The mosque continues to host prayer meetings.
A 600-square-meter mosque was built in 1933 using mud and stone in the Najdi style.
It features a well for water, beautiful columns, Qur'an shelves, and lanterns, accommodating over 200 worshippers.
The mosque is near the old market, established in 1933 and one of the oldest and largest commercial centers in the Northern Borders region, spanning 5,000 square meters with around 80 shops.
The mosque was established at the request of Sheikh Abdullah bin Dulaim, who was the first teacher and educator in the region during the Katatib stage of informal education.
He taught Holy Qur’an and reading and writing principles in the palace mosque before the current mosque was built.
The mosque continues to host prayer meetings.
A 600-square-meter mosque was built in 1933 using mud and stone in the Najdi style.
It features a well for water, beautiful columns, Qur'an shelves, and lanterns, accommodating over 200 worshippers.
The mosque is near the old market, established in 1933 and one of the oldest and largest commercial centers in the Northern Borders region, spanning 5,000 square meters with around 80 shops.
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