Medina’s Qiblatain Mosque to Remain Open 24/7

IQNA – The Qiblatain Mosque in the holy city of Medina, Saudi Arabia will remain open 24 hours a day from no won.

The Saudi monarch, King Salman, has issued the order so that worshippers are able to pray there at any time.

The Saudi minister of Islamic affairs, Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh, said the decision underscored the dedication to maintaining and developing mosques in the country, particularly those of great historical and religious significance.

The ministry is working on a number of projects to improve mosque services, he added.

The Qiblatain Mosque is believed to be the place where the last Prophet of God, Muhammad (PBUH), received the command to change the Qibla (direction of prayer).

It is among the earliest mosques that date to the time of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), along with the Quba Mosque and the Prophet Mosque.

Source: Arab News