Religious site
Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque
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The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque, also known as the Grand Mosque of Riyadh, is a Sunni Friday mosque in the ad-Dirah neighborhood, next to al-Hukm Palace and Deera Square. Built in Modern Najdi style, it seats 17,000 worshippers and covers 16,800 square metres. The exterior and upper interior are brown Arriyadh Limestone, which glows golden at night, while the lower interior is white marble.
Don't miss
- Modern Najdi architectural style, designed by Rasem Badran and winner of the 1995 Aga Khan Award for Architecture
- Brown Arriyadh Limestone exterior that appears golden when lit at night
- White marble lower interior
- Separate men's and women's libraries, each 325 square metres
- Two bridges from the first floor connecting directly to al-Hukm Palace across as-Safaat Square
Know before you go
- The mosque is a Sunni Friday mosque, so it is busiest during Friday prayers.
- Located in the ad-Dirah neighborhood, adjacent to al-Hukm Palace compound and Deera Square.
A bit of history
The mosque was established around 1830 during the reign of Turki bin Abdullah Al Saud. It was rebuilt in 1992 on the site of an earlier grand mosque and reopened in January 1993.
Common questions
What is the architectural style of the mosque?
It is built in the Modern Najdi style, designed by architect Rasem Badran.
How large is the mosque?
It measures 16,800 square metres and can seat 17,000 worshippers, making it one of the largest mosques in Saudi Arabia.
Is the mosque connected to al-Hukm Palace?
Yes, it is directly connected from the first floor to al-Hukm Palace via two bridges across as-Safaat Square.
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