Saudi Arabia plans to rehabilitate 130 historical mosques to preserve cultural heritage

RIYADH, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabia plans to rehabilitate or renovate 130 historical mosques in different parts of the kingdom, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Monday.

The first phase of the program will cover 30 mosques in 10 regions at a cost of more than 13.3 million U.S. dollars, SPA said.

As part of a directive by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the program aims to preserve the urban cultural heritage and depth of the cultural and social history of Saudi Arabia.