Masjid al-Haram

Masjid al-Haram is a large mosque in Mecca that surrounds the area where the Kaaba is located. This expression, which means a respectful mosque, is mentioned in 16 verses of the Qur'an.

A stone inscription found in Taif gives the construction date of Masjid al-Haram as 78.

Hacer-ül Esved, which means "Black Stone" in different colors and features, was placed in the eastern corner of the Kaaba in the middle of the Masjid al-Haram and surrounded by a silver frame. This stone is St. It is considered to be a memento from Abraham to the present day. Therefore, it is very valuable for all Muslims.

Kaaba, St. Abraham and St. After Ishmael, it has undergone many changes. It was partially or completely rebuilt in various periods and took its present form. At present, the Kaaba, together with the Masjid al-Haram, covers a total area of 400,800 m².

It is also the largest mosque currently in existence, with a capacity of 820,000 people.