New masjids handed over

The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has handed over four new masjids at Sailiyya, Ain Khaled, Mesaimeer, and Abu Nakhla to the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. They have been constructed with a blend of modern architectural techniques and local architectural heritage rooted in Islamic civilisation. All the buildings have been constructed by the local firm Al Arab Contracting Company. The masjids include accommodation for the imams, as well as necessary external facilities. The masjid at Sailiyya is built on a plot of 347sq m, with a total built area of 328sq m including the Imam’s residence and a prayer hall to accommodate more than 400 people. The Ain Khaled masjid, built over 1,788sq m, includes the main prayer hall with a built area of 422sq m and Imam’s residence with 167sq m. The parking area can accommodate 18 vehicles. The masjid at Mesaimeer, built on a plot of 4,740sq m, has a total built area of 1,328sq m, including a main prayer hall of over 782sq m and imam’s residence. The Abu Nakhla masjid, built over 2,479sq m, has a total built area of 756sq m, including a main prayer hall and imam’s residence, in addition to a car park for 26 cars.