What is the King Fahad Mosque?
Q: What is the King Fahad Mosque?
A: The King Fahad Mosque is a mosque in Culver City, California that serves as a religious and educational center for both Muslims and non-Muslims.
Q: Who provided funding for the land of the mosque?
A: Prince Abdulaziz Bin Fahad Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Minister of State and Cabinet Member, provided funding for the land in 1993.
Q: What direction do Muslims face when praying inside the mosque?
A: Inside the Mosque, Muslims face towards the Ka'ba (mosque) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia when they pray.
Q: What architectural features are present at The King Fahad Mosque?
A: The King Fahad Mosque has a marble facade, hand made tiles from Turkey, and a 72 foot high minaret topped with a gold leaf crescent. The minaret is an architectural symbol of Islam.
Q: How big is The King Fahad Mosque?
A: The building covers 63,000 square feet (5,900 square metres). It has a central prayer area, an auditorium, conference rooms, and modern amenities for wudu (a-self-purification process performed before prayer).
Q: Where is The King Fahad Mosque located?
A: The King Fahad Mosque is located at 10980 Washington Boulevard in Culver City, California.
Q: When can people visit or use this mosque?
A:The King Fahad Mosque is open daily for all five prayers.
