Lighting Design in Two Mosque Typologies in the City of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Lighting design in mosques significantly influences the psychological, physiological, and behavioral responses of visitors, with both daylighting and artificial lighting playing critical roles. A study analyzing two mosque typologies—Al-Shafi'i Mosque (historic) and Al-Farsi Mosque (contemporary)—in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, revealed that their interior lighting strategies reflect distinct cultural and climatic adaptations while maintaining alignment with the Qibla direction. The research highlights how these design techniques enhance the spiritual experience and identity of mosques, offering insights into the interplay between architecture, light, and human perception in sacred spaces.

HARERI, R., & ALAMA, A. (2020). LIGHTING DESIGN IN TWO MOSQUE TYPOLOGIES IN THE CITY OF JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA. Islamic Heritage Architecture and Art III, 1, 125–137. https://doi.org/10.2495/iha200111