Makkah Province
Islamic History

Al Masjid Al Haram - Makkah

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Location and History

Located in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, Masjid Al Haram, also known as the Holy Mosque or Haram Mosque, is the largest mosque in the entire world and the eighth largest building in the world.

The term ‘Masjid Al Haram’ means ‘The Sacred Mosque’. It is named so because it surrounds the Kaaba, which is the most important and holiest shrine in the religion of Islam and also because Masjid Al Haram is the most important mosque in Islam and the site of pilgrimage for Muslims. It receives millions of worshippers from all over the world each year. As of now, the mosque is under the control of the King of Saudi Arabia.

Architecture

While Masjid Al Haram has undergone many renovations over the course of time, the oldest part of the structure dates back to the 16th century. The structure of the mosque consists of a rectangular courtyard in the center that is surrounded by covered prayer areas.

The courtyard houses two more sacred sites. One of these is Maqam-e-Ibrahim (station of Ibrahim) which is a stone with roots in Islamic tradition and history. The other is the oasis of Zamzam, which contains sacred spring water and has purportedly never dried since it was revealed.

To the north and east of the courtyard lie two small hills called al-Safa and al-Marwah, which are also part of the pilgrimage ritual of Muslims.

The total area of the mosque is about 356,000 square feet and it can hold up to 4 million people.

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maz

maz

05/12/2024 02:52

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Nothing compare to doing worship at the Kaaba. The views are second to none. The feeling is second to none. Prayer here is easily the best thing for your soul given you take the time to reflect. Will hopefully come back to visit many more times insha'Allah.
sania saba

sania saba

05/09/2024 16:54

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No amount of stars will be suffice to rate this place.Visiting this place is in itself is a great blessing. May Allah invite all the Muslim brothers and sisters again and again. How we long to be here again In Sha Allah 🥺
supree Yarnkup

supree Yarnkup

04/30/2024 03:00

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House of God. Returning home for all Muslims around the world equally at this place whether Kings or People. Rebuilt by Prophet Abraham and his son Ismail. Grandeur Masjid for Humans.
Imtiaz Mehar

Imtiaz Mehar

03/19/2024 07:50

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The blessed and holiest place on earth, beautiful, spectacular, amazing piece of architecture on earth, To manage the amount of people is great job, In the Ramadan provide food and water is big task and they are doing it well, Some time need to face the rude behaviour from security but think they also humans, the whole duty time they too many people, they direct too many but still many don't want to listen,
Hycamper Mail

Hycamper Mail

03/18/2024 00:47

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The palace of the Lord. A Marvel of architecture to fuel all positive spirits of submission. For me it was an unmatched experience to be surrounded by people from all over the world in one unique piece of land. People of all cultures and classes standing raised their hands together to thank their creator and protector. And I never felt I walked to 21k steps this day, untill my smartwatch showed me the count. Masha Allah!!
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01/18/2024 12:16

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