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Abdullatif Al Fozan Awards For Mosque Architecture.

We aim to inspire architects to create innovative mosque designs that embody the
architectural essence of the 21st century.

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4th International Conference on Mosque Architecture

The conference brought together architects, researchers, and specialists from around the world to discuss the future of mosque architecture, new design trends, and paradigm shifts.
It featured keynote lectures, research presentations, and rich discussions on innovation, identity, and contemporary challenges.

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Journey from Home to Mosque: A Path Seen Through a Child’s Eyes

Journey from Home to Mosque: A Path Seen Through a Child’s Eyes was held as part of the ICMA-4 program in Istanbul.
The workshop guided children to explore how architecture connects home and mosque. Through storytelling and hands-on design led by Arch. Sura Al-Sabah, participants imagined and created their own

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The International Architectural Competition for the Design of the Islamic Center

Turku, Finland

This global competition invites architects and designers to propose an innovative Islamic Center that reflects contemporary Islamic architecture and strengthens its cultural and spiritual presence in Finland.

Abdullatif AlFozan Award for Mosque Architecture was established in 2011

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Al Fozan Awards Cycles

1st Cycle From 2011 to 2014

2nd Cycle From 2014 to 2017

3rd Cycle From 2017 to 2020

4th Cycle From 2020 to 2024

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals mosque

Al Kindy Square Mosque

Four Community Mosques

Mosque of the Prophet’s Courtyard

Msheireb Mosque

Arcapita

Sheikha Salama

Amir Shakib Arslan Mosque

Basuna Mosque

Grand Mosque of West Sumatra

Great Mosque of Djenné

King Abdullah Financial District Mosque

Sancaklar Mosque

The Red Mosque

Abu Bakr Mosque

Australian Islamic Centre

Dogramacizade Ali Pasa Mosque

Ljubljana Mosque

Tupalla Mosque

5th cycle 2025

1st Cycle From 2011 to 2014

Any Mosques completed in Saudi Arabia since 1970 was eligible...

2nd Cycle From 2014 to 2017

In February 2014, the award announced the beginning of its...

3rd Cycle From 2017 to 2020

On March 14, 2018, Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque...

4th Cycle From 2020 to 2024

On January 1, 2020, Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque...

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1st Cycle From 2011 to 2014
For the initial cycle of the award, any mosque constructed in Saudi Arabia since 1970 was eligible for nomination.

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2nd Cycle From 2014 to 2017
In February 2014, the distinguished award announced the launch of its second cycle, emphasizing on mosques within the Gulf countries.

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3rd Cycle From 2017 to 2020
On March 14, 2018, Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture announced the beginning of its third cycle’s nomination.

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4th Cycle From 2020 to 2023
On January 1, 2020, the Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture launched its fourth cycle, focusing on mosques built in Muslim countries.

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5th Cycle From 2023 to 2026
On April 1, 2023, the Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture launched its fifth cycle under the theme “The Living Mosque,” emphasizing the mosque’s role as a vibrant social and urban hub

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Nomination

The 5th cycle of Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture (2023-2026) has officially started on April 1st, 2023.

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AlFozan Awards

November 12, 2024

Islamic Art Conference 2024

November 24, 2025

Journey from Home to Mosque: A Path Seen Through a Child’s Eyes

November 19, 2025

The International Architectural Competition for the Design of the Islamic Center

October 2, 2025

4th International Conference on Mosque Architecture

August 19, 2025

The Evolution of Minaret Architecture in Mosques

January 4, 2025

Architectural Excellence in Focus: 5th Cycle Evaluations Begin for Al Fozan Award

January 2, 2025

The world’s first comprehensive guidelines and codes for the construction and development of mosques.

January 2, 2025

Strategic Partnership to Advance Mosque Architecture: Al Fozan Award and Zulfy Association Sign MoU

November 25, 2024

Al Fozan Award Signs MoU with UAE Society of Engineers to Enhance Architectural Collaboration

November 12, 2024

Islamic Art Conference 2024

September 2, 2024

Mosque Architecture: Globality of Place

March 21, 2022

Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture Announces the Short List of Qualified Mosques for the Fourth Cycle (2020-2023)

January 26, 2022

Projects in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Indonesia Among the Winners of the III Abdullatif Alfozan Award for Mosque Architecture

January 26, 2022

Projects in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Indonesia Among the Winners of the III Abdullatif Alfozan Award for Mosque Architecture

October 11, 2021

His Excellency Mr. David Edington, the Consultant General of the United States of America in Dhahran visited the headquarters of the Abdullatif Alfozan Award for Mosque Architecture

October 11, 2021

His Excellency Mr. David Edington, the Consul General of the United States of America in Dhahran visited the headquarters of the Abdullatif Alfozan Award for Mosque Architecture

September 2, 2024

Mosque Architecture: Globality of Place

March 21, 2022

Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture Announces the Short List of Qualified Mosques for the Fourth Cycle (2020-2023)

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