During his recent visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Prof. Dr. Hassan Mohiuddin Qadri was taken to two of the most historic and architecturally significant mosques in the country.
The first stop was Al-Fadhel Mosque, one of Bahrain’s oldest mosques, located on the shores of old Manama. Built in 1898, it was later complemented in 1938 with an iconic minaret that originally served as a lighthouse welcoming incoming ships and travelers to Bahrain. Standing tall as a symbol of guidance and openness, the minaret has undergone several restorations over the decades, including recent meticulous work in which over two million mosaic pieces and tinted glass were used.
Prof. Dr. Hassan Qadri was accompanied on a detailed tour of the mosque, where he learned about its historical roots and about the esteemed founding figures—forefathers of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa—whose contributions form part of Bahrain’s rich spiritual heritage. Prof. Dr. Hassan Qadri praised the efforts of the Kingdom’s leadership, whose continued patronage has preserved such heritage landmarks.
He was then taken to the Al-Fateh Grand Mosque in Juffair, a colossal hallmark structure that can accommodate approximately 8,000 worshippers. The mosque’s architecture reflects an exquisite fusion of Bahraini, Italian, Indian, Persian, and broader Asian influences, demonstrating an elegant synthesis of Islamic art and structural design.
Prof. Dr. Hassan Qadri admired how the architectural fabric, Islamic identity, and cultural roots are thoughtfully preserved and expressed—both within Bahrain’s sacred sites and throughout its social and civic infrastructure.
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