King Salman orders Qiblatain Mosque in Madinah to open 24 hours a day

King Salman has directed that the Qiblatain Mosque in Madinah should remain open 24 hours a day so that worshippers are able to pray there at any time. (SPA)
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  • Madinah governor, Prince Salman bin Sultan, says work has already begun to provide round-the-clock access the mosque

RIYADH: King Salman has directed that the Qiblatain Mosque in Madinah should remain open 24 hours a day so that worshippers are able to pray there at any time.

The governor of Madinah, Prince Salman bin Sultan, thanked the king and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their continued attention to mosques and their efforts to enhance services for worshippers across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

He said the directive reflected ºÚÁÏÉçÇøâ€™s commitment to serving Islam and Muslims, and work has already begun to provide round-the-clock access to the mosque.

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

The ministry is working on a number of projects to improve mosque services in line with the goals of the Saudi Vision 2030 plan for national development and diversification, he added.