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Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque)

المسجد الحرام · Great Mosque of Mecca · Al-Masjid al-Haram

Makkah, Makkah al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia

Islam’s holiest mosque and the centre of Hajj and Umrah.

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Sacred Place Overview

About Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque)

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

This vast sanctuary surrounds the Kaaba and contains the circumambulation area and the Safa–Marwah pilgrimage route. Its architecture reflects centuries of rebuilding and successive modern expansions.

Sacred Place at a Glance

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Place TypeMosque
Religious TraditionIslam
LocationMakkah, Makkah al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
CountrySaudi Arabia
Governing BodyGeneral Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque

Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association

Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.

Religious TraditionIslam

History & Sacred Tradition

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Historical Record

An established mosque and pilgrimage complex is documented across many historical periods; major twentieth- and twenty-first-century expansions enlarged its capacity.

Sacred Tradition

Islamic scripture and tradition regard the sanctuary as the sacred house of worship connected with Ibrahim and Ismail.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

A multi-level sanctuary with successive historic porticoes and modern expansions surrounding the Kaaba, tawaf courtyard, and enclosed Sa’i route.

Prayer & Visitor Information

Documented worship, observances and practices where available.

Five daily prayers
tawaf
Hajj and Umrah rites
Hajj in Dhu al-HijjahUmrah throughout the year

Entry & Visitor Rules

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Restricted areas / visitor rulesMuslim-only sanctuary; Hajj and Umrah access is subject to applicable Saudi permits and seasonal controls.

Facilities & Accessibility

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AblutionAvailable
RestroomsAvailable

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Last checked
October 15, 2026