GREAT MOSQUE OF MECCA MASJID AL HARAM

The Great Mosque of Mecca surrounds the Kaaba and is a site of main pilgrimage amongst the Islamic world and houses some important structural elements of religious importance such as the Black Stone, the Zamzam well, Maqam Ibrahim and the hills of Safa and Marwa. This mosque also holds the title of being the largest mosque in the world as well as the title of being the eighth largest building in the world.

Masjid Al haram is a mosque in Mecca that surrounds the Kaaba and is one of the best places to visit in Saudi Arabia. It is the largest mosque in the world and regarded as one of Islam's holiest sites. The Masjid Al-Haram houses a structure called “The Black Stone” at its eastern corner which Muslim pilgrims travel to from all over for their Hajj or Umrah pilgrimage.

According to Islamic beliefs, Prophet Muhammad was lifted up from inside Al-Masjid Al-Haram during the Night Journey before ascending into heaven. The mosque is located in Islamic territory, which is also called the Hijaz region and thus is a place of worship for Muslims. It is frequently expected to be the final site of Hajj. The mosque is made up of multiple buildings, each with different purposes, but all are built to venerate Allah. Here you will see that a rectangular central courtyard is ringed by covered prayer rooms of the mosque.

The Kabah, which is composed of grey stone and marble, stands in the courtyard. As well as sacred Islamic rituals there is also entertainment inside the Great Mosque of Mecca, especially during Hajj.

Highlights

• Witness the cuboid-shaped Ka'bah, which is also regarded as the focal place of all Islamic prayers and is said to be of essential importance in Islam.
• Get a chance to see the eastern cornerstone of Kaaba also known as the Black Stone which holds great religious significance.
• Next to the Ka’bah you will find the Station of Abraham that has an imprint of Abraham’s footprint in a crystal dome next to the Ka’bah.
• Peep into the Zamzam well which is a miraculous water source which sprang miraculously after Hagar.
• Get an opportunity to glance at Safa and Marwah, two important hills in Islamic tradition.