Awqaf Ministry opens new mosque in Rawdat Rashid

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Mosques Management Department, has inaugurated the Khamis Owaidha Sarheed Muraikhi Mosque in the Rawdat Rashid area, as part of its ongoing efforts to expand and develop mosques across the country.

Built on a spacious land area of 2,500 square metres, the mosque complex includes an imam’s residence and accommodation for the muezzin. The mosque, endowed by Saeed Khamis Owaidha Al Muraikhi, stands as a place of worship dedicated to prayer, remembrance, and the recitation of the Holy Quran.

The opening of the mosque aligns with the ministry’s strategic plan to keep pace with urban growth and population increase, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. The endowment is regarded as a significant charitable act, offering continuous reward as a form of ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah).

The mosque, designated as mosque (No. M.S. 360), features a main prayer hall accommodating up to 850 worshippers, in addition to a women’s prayer hall with a capacity of 50, bringing the total capacity to 900 worshippers.

Facilities at the mosque include a spacious ablution area and a large number of public parking spaces, some of which are designated for people with disabilities. The site also features well-organised entrances and exits, as well as a prominent minaret.

The ministry’s Engineering Affairs Department oversees the provision of mosque infrastructure across the country, including planning, construction, and maintenance. It also supervises the development of mosque projects and imam housing in accordance with approved technical and engineering standards, while maintaining a comprehensive database of mosques and their staff.

Additionally, the Ministry provides an online service on its official website that allows users to locate mosques geographically using precise maps and global navigation systems, facilitating easy access to mosques across all cities in the country.