A view of the new mosque.
Doha: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs opened a new mosque in Al Ghanim Al Ateeq, which can accommodate about 500 worshipers, as part of the Ministry’s plan to increase the number of mosques and develop them in all areas, and to keep pace with urban and population growth, in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
The new mosque includes a praying area for women, a spacious place for ablution in addition to parking spaces with dedicated parking lots for people with disabilities, as well as residences for the Imam and the Muezzin.
The ministry said that the designs take into consideration the different sizes of the lands, the requirements of green and sustainable buildings, the sustainable preservation of electricity and water and the aesthetics of the designs in a way that reflects the Qatari and Islamic heritage according to the highest standards.