RIYADH: Old and dilapidated mosques in the Qassim and Hail regions are to be repaired as part of a major restoration project taking place throughout Saudi Arabia. The second phase of the redevelopment initiative instigated by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will see historic and significant places of worship in the two provinces rejuvenated. Al-Ruwaibah Mosque in Qassim is among those lined up for building work. Constructed more than 130 years ago in Najd style, the mosque will be expanded in size to increase its worshipper capacity from 60 to 74 people while maintaining its original architectural characteristics and features. In the southwest of the Hail region, Faidat Athqab Mosque, one of the oldest in the province, will undergo redevelopment using modern materials and technology to preserve its historic internal and external appearance.