About Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque

Religion is very sacred and so are the traditions related to it. The Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque in Riyadh respects and effectively accommodates this sentiment of its people. Commonly called 'The Grand Mosque' in Riyadh, this is one of the biggest mosques of Saudi Arabia. Relatively a very active place of worship the mosque can host around 17,000 people at a time. Respecting the cultural heritage of the community, the mosque houses two separate libraries catering to the needs of Islamic men and women individually. The flavor and the sentiment related to the mosque can be best experienced when visiting it at the time of prayer. The crude reality of executing the victims of the death penalty also occurs on the same premises. The mosque thus presents a complex picture of bringing people closer to God and punishing the ones who don't follow the messages of God.

Must See

  • The huge mosque structure
  • The prayer area
  • The execution area
  • Massive libraries, separate for men and women

How to reach

Via Dirab Rd and King Fahd Rd/Route 65

Get on Dirab Rd/Route 505 from Dirab Branch Rd. Follow Dirab Rd and King Fahd Rd/Route 65 to King Fahad Branch Rd. Exit from King Fahd Rd/Route 65. Drive to Al-Imam Turki Ibn Abdullah Ibn Muhammad. Then you will reach the destination. The fare cost of a taxi is 12 SAR to 15 SAR.

Tips

  • The visitors and non-Muslims need permission to enter the praying area.
  • Photos can be taken outside the mosque, inside it is not allowed.
  • The place represents religious sentiment which is to be respected.
  • The locals follow a dress code to go into the mosque, so be respectful towards this as well.
  • Avoid making anti-religious remarks.
  • No smoking allowed inside the mosque.
  • Cover your heads before entering the mosque.
  • Follow the routine security guidelines at the mosque.

Visit Time

Sunday:     12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Monday:    12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Tuesday:     12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 a.m. to 11.59 pm
Thursday:  12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Friday:       12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Saturday:    12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

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Entrance Fee

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Time you can spend

3 to 4 hours

 

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Weather

Scattered Clouds 17.86°C

 

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