Medina, 06 Dhu al-Hijjah 1442 AH corresponding to July 16, 2021 AD, SPA
Prepared by: Khaled Al-Mutairi Photography: Sami Al-Aroui
The finest and rarest natural marbles are brought from all over the world to complement the unique architectural design of the Prophet's Mosque, which has been carefully and expertly designed. This embodies one of the hallmarks of the attention paid to the architecture of the Two Holy Mosques and the service of their visitors, enabling them to enjoy comfort and peace of mind.
The most beautiful images and scenes of the care taken in the Prophet’s Mosque, peace and blessings be upon him, are evident in the outdoor courtyards and its roof, which is covered with heat-reflecting white Greek “Thassos” marble over an area of approximately 108,000 square meters.
This type of marble is characterized by
As cool as it gets during the summer,
It is not affected by high temperature.
Providing comfort and a moderate atmosphere for worshippers in designated areas on the roof of the Prophet’s Mosque or in the courtyards under the umbrellas.
In addition to the fan service with water spray to cool the atmosphere.
Natural marble is selected from several countries in Europe, Asia and Africa according to its characteristics, features, formations and quality.
High-quality Italian Carrara marble was used in most of the floors of the Prophet’s Mosque, covering an area of 98,000 square metres.
It was also used in covering the circular columns in the two expansions, which number approximately 2,345 columns, while the main and side entrances to the Prophet’s Mosque and the spaces between the columns were covered with a number of types of colored marble with Islamic engravings, including Italian “Bardiglio” marble, Spanish “Licante”, Indian “Green” marble, and Turkish “Travertine” and “Rosa” marble, taking into account the quality of construction and designs, and in a way that is compatible with the geometric formations in the floors, roofs and walls of the Prophet’s Mosque.
The Portuguese “Rosa” marble was used to cover the walls of the ground floor and the roof, with an area of 4,700 square metres.
While pink "Rizeeza" marble was used to cover the lower part of the facades, with a total area of 4,000 square metres,
While the upper part of the external facades of the Prophet’s Mosque was covered with light “Bakri” marble over an area of 13,600 square meters.
Many types of locally made granite were also used in the outer courtyard, including:
Grey Abu Rakab, dark-coloured African marble, Al-Jazzaz, Al-Bakri, Al-Qashsha and Al-Ruwaida Al-Ahmar in geometric shapes, together covering an area of approximately 163,000 square metres.
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