Why A Cube-Shaped City In Saudi Arabia Is Upsetting Muslims
Channel: Atheist Republic
Date: 11/03/2023

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Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has unveiled plans for a cube-shaped megastructure in Riyadh, called "The Mukaab," which has drawn criticism for its resemblance to Islam's most sacred site, the Kaaba. The project, which is part of the Vision 2030 blueprint to diversify the kingdom's economy, is expected to be completed by the end of the decade and will feature residential units, hotel rooms, office space, and entertainment and culture venues. Inspired by the styles used in the Najd region in Saudi Arabia for the design and architecture, the building features overlapping triangular forms. However, some social media users have pointed out that the design is far too similar to the Kabba. The Kabba is a cube structure at the center of Islam's most important mosque, Masjid al-Haram, in Mecca. The Muslims consider it the House of God and the Qibla (direction of prayer) when performing Namaz. One Twitter user said, "This is a strange choice, or is it just me? The New Mukaab, like the Kaaba but with shopping venues...?"

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Why a Cube-Shaped City in Saudi Arabia is Upsetting Muslims 
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Location: Saudi Arabia