The idea of creating courtyards for the Grand Mosque began during the first Saudi expansion in 1955. This expansion included the construction of new architecture for the mosque, the provision of support for its structures, and the addition of open courtyards that increased its area and provided more options for visitors and pilgrims coming to the Grand Mosque.
The number of courtyards in the first and second Saudi expansions reached seven, with a total area of all the courtyards around the Grand Mosque amounting to 88,000 m.
The courtyards surrounding the Grand Mosque serve multiple purposes, including reducing congestion, providing sufficient space for worshippers, and enhancing the mosque's facilities with aesthetic features that align with its religious significance.
The lower courtyard facilities provide temporary parking spaces for cars, enhance infrastructure services in the central area to ensure smooth traffic flow, and offer suitable locations for various service systems, including air cooling devices and designated waste collection containers.
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