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KUWAIT
2022

INTRODUCTION

3rd International Conference on Mosque Architecture, which was proudly presented by the Abdullatif Alfozan Award for Mosque Architecture

In collaboration with the College of Architecture at Kuwait University. This prestigious event took place from November 14-16, 2022, at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center in Kuwait City. Under the theme “The Mosque: A Cross-Cultural Building,” the conference explored the multifaceted nature of mosque architecture. Discussions spanned from the global context to local traditions, delving into the spiritual essence of mosque architecture, diverse design techniques, and the impact of recent pandemics on these sacred spaces.

The event brought together esteemed scholars, architects, and experts from various fields, including history, art history, architecture, civil engineering, philosophy, and Islamic law. Attendees engaged with 50 researchers presenting 40 refereed scientific papers and heard from 15 distinguished keynote speakers.

The conference celebrated the mosque’s pivotal role in society—from a place of worship and community gathering to a center of knowledge and urban development. It served as a hub of innovative ideas and insightful discussions, reflecting the mosque’s enduring ability to transcend cultural boundaries while preserving its unique identity.

DOCUMENTS

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Wednesday Nov 16, 2022

Tuesday Nov 15, 2022

Grand Mosque Workshop

Opening Ceremony

Committee

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Executive Conference Committees

Event details

Event

Third International Conference on Mosque Architecture

Date

14-16 November 2022

Conference Main Location

Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad
Cultural Center

Conference Secondary Location

Partners

Alfozan

Abdulatif Alfozan Award for Mosque Architecture

KU

Kuwait University – Kuwait
Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Center – Kuwait

COMMITTEE

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Committees Members

Supreme Organizational Committee

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

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of our Keynote Speakers

Xiao Hu

Associate Professor University of Idaho

Chaham Rajab Alalouch

Academic, Scholar, Chief Editor, and Architectural Engineer

Jacqueline Fewkes

Professor of Anthropology Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University

Ali Shuaibi

Architect and Planner

Mohammad Gharipur

Professor and Director Architecture Program at the University of Maryland

Hasan U-Din Khan

Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Architecture & Historic Preservation Roger Williams University

Kishwar Rizvi

ProfessorIslamic Art and Architecture at Yale University

Alhathloul Saleh

Urban Heritage University of Zagreb, Croatia

Haifa’ Khalifah

Assistant Professor Dean of the College of Engineering at University of Bahrain

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE MEMBERS

The scientific committee for each version of the international conferences on mosque architecture is usually chosen from researchers and academics,

with international experience and specialists in mosque architecture, arts and studies, and nevertheless that the membership of the scientific committees is not only limited to architects, but usually it includes researchers in Islamic jurisprudence, structural engineering, religions, philosophy, social sciences, anthropology and history.

INFORMATION

Transportation
and Accommodation

To/from airport
Participants who stay at Four Points Hotel, will be eligible for complimentary transportation by hotel. Hence, upon your arrival please follow “Four Points Hotel by Sheraton”.

To/from JACC
Shuttle bus will be available every 30 minutes at both directions.

Head Office

The Office Al Fozan Headquarters, Prince Turki Bin Abdul Aziz Street, Corniche Road, P.O.Box 38, Al Khobar 31952, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Head Office

The Office Al Fozan Headquarters, Prince Turki Bin Abdul Aziz Street, Corniche Road, P.O.Box 38, Al Khobar 31952, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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لوريم إيبسوم دولور سيت أميت، كونسيكتيتور أديبيسينغ إليت. سد كونسيكوات فيليت أت أنتي بيبندوم، إن ديكتوم إليت ديغنيسيم. إنتيجر أك ليغولا إو كوام كومودو إليمنتوم. أليكوام إيرات فولوتبات. فيسللوس أوت جوستو فيل سابين إيفيسيتور كورسوس. بروين نك ليو فيل دولور جرافيدا كونسيكتيتور. أوت إيد تورتور نيك توربيس لاسينيا فيوغيات. أليكوام إيرات فولوتبات. بيلينتيسكو