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PROGRAMS
It has lasted from 5thto 7thDecember 2016 in the headquarters of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (former University of Dammam) under the patronage of His Royal HighnessPrince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor, Eastern Province, and the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, President for Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH); The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Award; may Allah protect them.
The conference has included a speech by Prince Sultan bin Salman, followed by successive sessions and architectural debates, regarding the Sustainability concepts of Mosque Architecture Development.
In his word, Prince Saud bin Nayef has paid tribute to the opening of the conference, welcoming its participants from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and abroad. He has stressed that the Kingdom has been always committed to the development of Mosque Architecture, since its establishment at the hand of King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman (Mercy be upon him); by virtue of the teachings of Islam. Islamic faith exhorts its believers, to be solicitous that mosques are the nuclei of the Islamic civilization and regulations schools within their respective communities.
As pointed by Abdullatif Al Fozan, the conference has been the fruition of the Award and co-operation withImam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University; represented in College of Architecture and Planning, where both aim at serving the good of mosques. This scientific demonstration is but to simulate the architectural mosque designs.
In his word, Prince Saud bin Nayef has paid tribute to the opening of the conference, welcoming its participants from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and abroad. He has stressed that the Kingdom has been always committed to the development of Mosque Architecture, since its establishment at the hand of King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman (Mercy be upon him); by virtue of the teachings of Islam. Islamic faith exhorts its believers, to be solicitous that mosques are the nuclei of the Islamic civilization and regulations schools within their respective communities.
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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.
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.
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INTRODUCTION
The mosque, as a structure, is also described as a religious building, built to serve Muslim men and women, the ummah, not only as a place dedicated to ritual prayers but also as a centre of learning and a place to conduct various activities in sustaining the well-being of the community.
Through this conference, the selected research papers will be presented and discussed intellectually to achieve the ‘practical and scientific’ vision of the future architecture of mosques from the underlying function, design, technology and structures.
The International Conference on Mosque Architecture (ICMA) is a triennial conference that focuses on the mosque architecture, owned and operated by the Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture (www.alfozanaward.org).
The ICMA 2019 is under the patronage of HRH Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chairman, Board of Trustees of Abdullatif Alfozan Award for Mosque Architecture (AFAMA) and President, Saudi Space Commission (SSC).
Jointly organized by the Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design (KAED), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), Dammam, Saudi Arabia, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia and ATSA Architects, Malaysia, ICMA 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia will be the second edition after the first conference held at the Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) in Dammam, Saudi Arabia in the year 2016.
The conference is proudly supported by the International Union of Architects (UIA), Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM), Al Fozan Social Foundation, Saudi Arabia, The Saudi Umran Society, Saleh Hamza Serafi Foundation, Albukhary Foundation, Malaysia and Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC), Malaysia.
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2nd International Conference on Mosque Architecture
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ALFOZAN/AFAMA
IAU
Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University – Dammam (KSA)
KFUMP
King Fahad University for Petrol and Minerals – Dhahran (KSA)
WarisanAD
Brand Marketing Communication – Kuala Lumpur
IAMM
Islamic Art Museum of Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur
IIUM
International Islamic University of Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur
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INTRODUCTION
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.
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PROGRAMS
The 4 International Conference on Mosque Architecture will be held from November 3rd to 8th, 2025, in Istanbul. It is organized in partnership between the Abdullatif Al Fozan Award for Mosque Architecture and Istanbul Technical University.
Conference Venue :Taşkışla
Designed by English architect William James Smith, Taşkışla was built to provide the Medical School with modern equipment in a brand-new masonry building. It served as a military hospital for French soldiers during the Crimean War (1853-56) and underwent renovation during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz. Damaged by a powerful earthquake in 1894, the building was restored by eminent architects Raimondo D’Aronco and Alexander Vallaury. In 1944, it was allocated to Istanbul Technical University. Renovation and adaptive re-use projects by Professor Paul Bonatz and Professor Emin Onat transformed it into housing for the faculties of Architecture and Civil Engineering as well as the Rectorate.
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