File photo: The mosque is located in Kuwait City and was built in 1915. It’s situated in the area behind Dickson House.

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 17: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs is currently preparing for the implementation of a tender for the maintenance of heritage mosques throughout the country as it has obtained approval from the Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT), say reliable sources. Sources said the tender includes periodic and minor maintenance works at various heritage mosque sites and their annexes. They confirmed the commitment of the ministry to maintain these mosques to make sure they are ready for worshippers at full capacity.

Sources pointed out that heritage mosques are considered a living testament to the beauty of Kuwaiti Islamic architecture, indicating the total number of such mosques is about 50. Sources said these mosques are among the most important architectural landmarks in the country -- valued for their religious significance and spiritual influence. They added that the ministry previously implemented numerous projects to rehabilitate and restore these mosques, stressing that heritage mosques are an integral part of the historical and cultural identity of Kuwait, and that their preservation is a national responsibility. They explained that despite getting approval from CAPT, the project must still obtain approval from other relevant regulatory bodies before implementation can begin. In a related development, the State Audit Bureau (SAB) has approved the tender for cleaning services in mosques and buildings affiliated with Farwaniyah Governorate at a cost of KD3.5 million. This move aims to enhance cleanliness standards and service quality in these mosques and buildings.

By Mohammad Al-Enezi
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff