KSA Unveils World’s First Mosque Built Using 3D Printing
The city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia witnessed the opening of the world’s first mosque built using 3D printing technology, reported Sabq.
Details of World’s First Mosque Built Using 3D Printing
The new mosque covers an area of 5600 square meters. The construction took 6 months using 4 smart printers manufactured by Guanli, a Chinese company pioneering in manufacturing 3D printers.
The construction of the new mosque came as an initiative from the businesswoman Wajnat Abdulwahed, as a dedication to her late husband. Abdulwahed stated that she wanted to contribute to introducing this modern technology to the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia one of the pioneering countries in its use. The idea crystallized in building the world’s first mosque built using 3D printing technology dedicated to her late husband, making it the world’s first mosque to be built using 3D printing technology.
Others Mosques in KSA
The Royal Commission for AlUla opened Sheikh Saeed Abdul Daem Mosque in AlUla after restoring it and improving its facilities, reported Saudi Projects on X. Besides Saeed Abdul Daem Mosque, the Commission continues to revive, develop, and open a number of mosques and prayer spaces to serve the residents and visitors of AlUla.
Historical Mosques in Saudi Arabia
One of the most famous mosques in Medina is Al-Masjid an-Nabawi. Another mosque is the Quba Mosque; it is the first mosque to be built in Islam. The Masjid al-Qiblatain is another significant mosque in Medina. It has unique architectural design and historical importance.
This mosque became an important edifice when Allah revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to change (Qibla-direction towards the Kaabah) from Jerusalem to Mecca.
Additionally, another name for Al-Ghamama Mosque is the Mosque of the Clouds. The name came from an event when a cloud provided shade for Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
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