King Salman has officially ordered that the Qiblatain Mosque stay open all day, every day. No closing hours. No rushing. Just open doors whenever you want to step in and pray. Prince Salman bin Sultan, Madinah’s governor, didn’t hold back his appreciation. He warmly thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, praising their attention to mosques and their efforts to make worshippers’ lives a little easier across the Kingdom.
Qiblatain Mosque In Madinah Will Now Be Open 24/7
The governor called the decision “a reflection of the Kingdom’s commitment to serving Islam and its followers,” but anyone who’s been there knows it’s more than words, it’s a convenience people have been waiting for.
Work to make the mosque accessible 24 hours a day is already underway. Locals and pilgrims alike are quietly excited. Qiblatain is a historic landmark. The flexibility to visit whenever their schedule allows people to worship without adjusting their schedule, and now that’s finally possible.
Not Just Convenience, But Respect
Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh, Minister of Islamic Affairs, emphasised that this isn’t just a “keep the doors open” situation. It’s about showing respect for a mosque with deep historical and religious significance. “Maintaining and developing mosques like Qiblatain is a priority,” he said.
Opening it round the clock sends a subtle, but strong, message: heritage matters, and so do the people who come to worship.
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How Is This Linked To Vision 2030
This step also links to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan. The ministry is rolling out projects to improve mosque services and ensure accessibility for everyone, residents, pilgrims, and tourists alike. In practice, it’s a balance of tradition and modern life.
Let’s face it: life rarely sticks to fixed schedules. Midnight prayers, early-morning reflections, sudden moments of need, now people can show up whenever. And that flexibility? It counts for a lot.
At the end of the day, opening Qiblatain Mosque 24/7 isn’t just policy. It’s a thoughtful gesture, one that combines faith, history, and the realities of modern life, and honestly, it’s about time.
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