Saudi Arabia will go ahead with plans to demolish the birthplace of Islam’s holy prophet as part of a redevelopment project. Bulldozers are set to knock down a building in the holy city of Mecca, where Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) is believed to have been born. The demolition of the House of Mawlid is part of a multi-billion-dollar project to build a modern complex near the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque). The Masjid al-Haram is the holiest Islamic site and houses Kaaba, the point which all Muslims face when praying. Scholars say the prophet’s birthplace is the last remaining historical site in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi royal family has backed redevelopment at the cost of razing ancient structures.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 22:23:48 +0000
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