Khobar is home to several magnificent mosques including the Grand Mosque of Khobar and Prince Abdul Mohsin Bin Jalawi Mosque, showcasing modern Islamic architecture. As part of the Eastern Province, the city serves as an important center for the local Muslim community with strong ties to Islamic traditions and Gulf heritage. The city's rapid development has been accompanied by the construction of numerous mosques and Islamic centers that serve the diverse Muslim population working in the region's oil industry.