Qaiser Manzoor Chaudhry
“Masjid Lena” located in Rafah Governorate of Hudud Shamaliya Region in Saudi Arabia is the oldest mosque in the region and has a unique status due to its ancient architectural style.
Clay, stone, wood, and palm leaves have been used in the construction of the Lena Mosque. This historic mosque is still inhabited today and all five prayers are offered here. Mohammad Al-Daleem, who monitors the history of Lena city, said. The construction of the mosque was done around 1370 Hijri. Initially, the construction of the mosque was started with mortar and stone on an area of 600 square meters.
Lena Masjid was built in the ancient Najdi style, the beautiful pillars of the Lena Masjid with a capacity of 200 worshipers, the wall-mounted Quran shelves, and the charming lanterns reflect the Najdi architecture. Besides the market, which was established in 1352 Hijri. This market of Lena, which is one of the oldest markets in the region, was one of the major commercial centers of the kingdom in the middle of the last century. The market with cultural heritage is 5 thousand square meters. Spread over meters and has 80 shops, the bazaar also tells the story of the arrival of the desert, travelers, and caravans.