Masjid al-Haram facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Al-Masjid al-Ḥarām. |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | Makkah |
| Region | Hejaz |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Leadership | Sheikh Dr.Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais & numerous imams (see below) |
| Location | |
| Location | Mecca, Saudi Arabia |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | Mosque |
| Architectural style | Islamic |
| Completed | 638, 1571 |
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| Capacity | 900,000 - Capacity increased during Hajj season |
| Minaret(s) | 9 |
| Minaret height | 89 metres (292 ft) |
Al-Masjid al-Ḥarām (المسجد الحرام "The Sacred Mosque"), is the largest mosque in the world. It is in the city of Mecca. It surrounds the Kaaba (the place which Muslims face while offering daily prayers). It is considered the holiest place on Earth by Muslims. The mosque is also known as the Grand Mosque. This mosque has nine minarets. Like Masjid al-Nabawi in Medina, it also has undergone many renovations and expansions. The latest expansion was during King Fahd's reign. Further expansion was planned by the former ruler, King Abdullah.
Images for kids
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The Kaaba
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The Black Stone
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Maqam Ibrahim's crystal dome
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Mount Marwah within the mosque
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Mount Safa
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The well of Zamzam located beneath the floor (entrance now covered)
See also
In Spanish: Gran Mezquita de La Meca para niños
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