Jawatha Mosque, Historical mosque in Al-Ahsa governorate, Saudi Arabia
The Jawatha Mosque stands in the village of Al-Kilabiyah, featuring traditional Islamic design elements with pointed keel arches and a distinctive qibla wall.
Constructed in 629 CE by the Bani Abd al-Qays tribe, this structure served as the location for the second Friday congregation prayer in Islamic history.
The prayer site maintains its religious function within the Al-Ahsa Oasis, connecting modern worshippers to centuries of Islamic traditions and practices.
Located 12 kilometers northeast of Hofuf at coordinates 25.469722, 49.678611, the mosque underwent extensive restoration work in 2007 by Saudi heritage authorities.
The Qarmatians allegedly stored the sacred Black Stone from Mecca within this mosque for 22 years during a historical period of religious conflict.
Location: Al-Ahsa governorate
Architectural style: Islamic architecture
Part of: Al-Ahsa Oasis
GPS coordinates: 25.46972,49.67861
Latest update: August 30, 2025 13:29
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