The Khamis Masjid Bahrain

The Khamis Masjid is believed to be the first Masjid in Bahrain, built during the era of the Umayyad caliph Umar II.
The identical twin minarets of this ancient Islamic monument make it easily noticeable as one drives along the
Shaikh Salman Road in Khamis. It is considered to be one of the oldest relics of Islam in the region,
and the foundation of this Masjid is believed to have been laid as early as 692 AD.
An inscription found on the site, however, suggests a foundation date sometimes
during the 11th Century. It has since been rebuilt twice in both 14th & 15th centuries, when the
minarets were constructed. The Khamis Masjid has been partially restored recently.