The First Saudi Expansion of the Grand Mosque encompasses the courtyards and structures added to the Grand Mosque in Makkah al-Mukarramah during the early years of the Saudi era, as well as the reforms within the Grand Mosque, such as its first electrification for full lighting, the assembly of worshipers behind a single imam , and the assignment of dedicated guards for the Black Stone. It was initiated by the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud during his reign, and was continued b...
The Grand Mosque Minbar (pulpit) is a slightly higher place designated for the khatib (preacher) of the Grand Mosque, on which he ascends at noon each Friday to perform the khutbah (sermon) . It is one of the most prominent features of the Grand Mosque. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it is movable. Many sermons and directives recited by the preachers of the Grand Mosque bore the name of this minbar. It is one of the most prominent Islamic platforms that attract interest from followers and...
The Courtyards of the Grand Mosque are the courtyards surrounding the Grand Mosque from all sides, separating it from hotels and services in the central area of Makkah al-Mukarramah. They are used for prayer and to break the fast for those who are fasting. During times of overcrowding, such as the month of Ramadan, they provide all of the services available in the Grand Mosque, such as mattresses, Zamzam water, and the Quran. The courtyards of the Grand Mosque feature secure deposit boxes that ...
The Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba is manufactured at King Abdulaziz Complex for Kiswa, located in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The complex was previously called the Kiswa Factory of the Holy Kaaba until 2018, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, amended its name to King Abdulaziz Complex for Kiswa in honor of the founding King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman al-Saud, who established the first institution dedicated to the sewing of the Holy Kaaba's Kiswa during ...
The area of the Grand Mosque after the completion of the projects in the third Saudi expansion north of the Holy Mosque in Makkah is approximately 1,371,000 m 2 . Its prayer halls can accommodate around 1,700,000 worshipers. The area of the Grand Mosque is distributed across its indoor prayer halls, outdoor courtyards, various floors, expansions, the Mataf and Masaa areas, and the roofs. The courtyards of the Grand Mosque are known for providing all the necessary services for the visitors and p...
Rukn al-Yamani or Yamani Corner is one of al-Kaaba al-Musharrafa's four pillars and one of two pillars from which the kiswa risesin two parts, as pilgrims tend to kiss and touch them seeking reward. It is located in al-Kaaba's southwest corner, and is flanked on the southeast side by the Black Stone. It is surrounded by a handmade ornament that is embroidered with gold-plated silver wire, adding elegance and glamour to distinguish it from the other corners. The dimensions of the embro...
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque works on electronically coding the locations of the Holy Mosque for several key objectives, including: Dividing the Grand Mosque and its surrounding courtyards. Adding codes to the pillars of the mosque for easy for reference. Placing QR codes on each pillar to provide information about locations and directions. ...
The Holy Mosque Institute is a specialized scientific institution focused on Islamic jurisprudence, based in the Grand Mosque in Makkah al-Mukarramah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The idea of establishing the institute was proposed in 1965 by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Humaid, the head of religious affairs of the Grand Mosque. He suggested to King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud the creation of a religious institute within the precincts of the Grand Mosque. The purpose was to create a center for education, g...
Perfuming and Fumigating the Grand Mosque is the process of spreading incense in the prayer areas of the Grand Mosque, and daily anointing the walls of the Kaaba, its covering, the Yamani Corner, and the Black Stone with various types of luxurious perfume. This practice is a manifestation of the reverence for the House of Allah and the Holy Kaaba. Method of Perfuming and Fumigating the Grand Mosque The process of perfuming the Black Stone and the Multazam with premium oud oil is repeated five t...
Al-Mas'a is the place where Hajj pilgrims and Umrah performers perform the ritual of Sa'i between the hills of Safa and Marwa. It is located to the east of the Grand Mosque in Makkah al-Mukarramah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Sa'i is performed in laps different from those of the Tawaf around al-Kaaba al-Musharrafa. Walking from Safa to Marwa is counted as one lap, and walking back from Marwa to Safa is counted as another lap, continuing in this manner until completing seven ...
The comprehensive restoration works of al-Kaaba al-Musharrafa during the reign of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1996 were preceded by several procedures that served as preliminary steps for starting the reconstruction of al-Kaaba in the largest restoration operation during the Saudi era. These procedures included: 1. Removing the tiles from the walls of al-Kaaba. 2. Inspecting the exterior wall of al-Kaaba. 3. Numbering the interior stones of al-Kaaba to return them to their original place...
The Department of Languages and Translation at the Grand Mosque in Makkah al-Mukarramah is responsible for several specific mandates to facilitate the service of pilgrims, visitors, and Umrah performers. These mandates include: Responding to inquiries. Direction and guidance. Direct translation of sessions and lessons. Deploying translators throughout the Grand Mosque who speak twenty-one languages. Providing sign language interpreters for people with disabilities. Translating sermons and lesso...