King Abdullah Mosque
| King Abdullah Mosque | |
|---|---|
Arabic: مسجد الملك عبدالله | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Kingdom Centre, al-Olaya, Riyadh |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
Location of the mosque in Saudi Arabia | |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°42′41″N 46°40′28″E / 24.7113°N 46.6744°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Funded by | Al Waleed bin Talal |
| Date established | 13 October 2003 |
| Completed | 2004 |
| Specifications | |
| Interior area | 110 m2 (1,200 sq ft) |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Elevation | 183 m (600 ft) |
The King Abdullah Mosque (Arabic: مسجد الملك عبدالله), formerly Prince Abdullah Mosque and officially as the Mosque of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (Arabic: مسجد الملك عبدالله بن عبدالعزيز آل سعود), is a Sunni Islam mosque, in the al-Olaya district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located on the 77th floor of the Kingdom Centre.
Situated 183 metres (600 ft) above the ground level, it holds the Guinness World Record for being the most elevated mosque in the world. It was opened in 2003 and covers an area of 110 square metres (1,200 sq ft). The mosque is named after King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and its construction was primarily funded by Prince Al Waleed bin Talal.