A portable cabin mosque is being dismantled in Hamad Town to make way for a permanent house of worship.
Demolition has begun on the Bilal Bin Rabah prayer cabin, clearing the site for a purpose-built mosque that will serve residents of Block 1205 and surrounding areas.
Northern Municipal Council member and area councillor Abdulla Al Qobaisi said work on the new Mishal Khalil Mohammed Janahi Mosque is expected to begin soon.
He described the development as a long-awaited and emotional milestone for the community.
“For many years, residents prayed in a temporary cabin while hoping to see a permanent mosque built on this site,” he said.
“Today, that dream is finally becoming a reality. The project holds great significance for the area, as it will provide a proper and dignified place of worship for present and future generations.”
Mr Al Qobaisi praised the Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Ministry for its co-operation in completing the documentation procedures, registering the land and facilitating the necessary demolition and construction permits.
He also paid tribute to the Janahi family, noting that the new mosque was being fully funded by them.
“This generous initiative reflects the spirit of solidarity that Bahraini society is known for,” he said. “The donor and his family have chosen to invest in a project that will continue to benefit the community for decades to come. It is a remarkable act of charity and a lasting legacy.”
The mosque is being built on a 1,349-square-metre plot on Road 564 in Hamad Town, with an approved built-up area of nearly 397sqm.
According to the plan, the main prayer hall will accommodate around 200 male worshippers, while a separate section will cater to 45 women.
The facility will also include modern ablution areas, restrooms and a residential apartment for the muezzin to ensure the smooth operation of religious services.
Mr Al Qobaisi said the design was carefully developed to meet the needs of a growing residential community.
“The project has been planned with the future in mind,” he said. “It is not only about constructing a mosque, but also about creating a complete religious and community facility that serves residents efficiently and comfortably.”
He added that he would continue monitoring progress on site to ensure the project moves forward without delays.
“We are committed to following every stage of the work until the mosque opens its doors to worshippers,” he said.
“Residents have waited patiently for this day and we want to see the project completed as quickly as possible.”
The transformation from a portable cabin into a permanent mosque marks the end of a chapter and the beginning of another for the neighbourhood.
For local worshippers who have spent years praying in temporary surroundings, the foundations now being laid represent far more than bricks and mortar – they are the foundations of a community landmark that will stand for generations.
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