Al-Ahsa Governorate - Historical and Recreation Sites

Historical and Recreation Sites

The second oldest mosque in Islam, Jawatha Mosque, is reputed to be found here, as well, and several historic remnants of Ottoman Turkish influence can be seen in buildings such as Qasr Ibrahim and the Qasr Sahood. Many pictures of old Al-Ahsa and the Eastern Province were taken by the Danish explorer and convert to Islam Knud Holmboe (1902–1931) in his travels through the Middle East.

Here is a list of some historical and recreation sites:

• Jawatha Mosque ( Arabic = مسجد جواثا ) is considered to be the second mosque built under Islam, the first being the mosque of the Prophet Muhammad.

• Uqair (Arabic = العقير) Seaport is situated on the Persian Gulf in eastern Al-Ahsa. It has lost its focal role as a fishing and transport site, and is now an outing place for people of the region.
• Qasr Ibrahim (Arabic = قصر إبراهيم) is a castle built during Ottoman rule. It is located prominently in Al-Hofuf city.
• Natural Springs like those in Umm Sabaa provides curative mineral water at a steady rate.
• Jabl Al-Garah (Arabic = جبل القارة) is a hill (locally called a mountain) in Al-Garah a village of the same name offers visitors cool air in the summer months.

• Qasr Sahood (Arabic = قصر صاهود) is a Palace built during Ottoman rule in the city of Al-Mubarraz.
• Salwa Beach (Arabic = شاطىء سلوى) is sandy beach about 150 km from Al-Hofuf.
• Al-Shu'ba Mountain (Arabic = جبل الشعبة ) .
• Jabl Larba' (Arabic = جبل الأربع) are sandy hills about 21 km from Al-Hofuf on the way to Qatar .
• Al-Ahsa National Museum.
• Al-Ahsa National Park located at Al-Omran town.