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King Khalid Airport Mosque
King Khalid Airport Mosque

King Khalid Airport Mosque (Arabic: جامع مطار الملك خالد) is a Sunni Islam Friday mosque located within the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Built in 1983, the mosque covers an area of 5,600 m2 (60,000 sq ft) in a hexagonal plan and was designed by the US-based architectural firm HOK. It incorporates elements of traditional Islamic architecture and primarily serves Muslim passengers arriving or departing through Riyadh.

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