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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...
The pillars of the Prophet’s Mosque (Arabic: asateen , the plural form of ustuwanah ) refer to the pillars and columns that served as the foundation for the construction of the Prophet’s Mosque during Prophet Muhammed's life. These comprised trunks of palm trees, and the columns that replaced them after the successive expansions and enlargements conducted at the mosque are called sawari (the plural form of sariyah), meaning poles. Upkeep of the Pillars of the Prophet's Mosque Offi...
The Call to Prayer in the Prophet's Mosque r efers to the adhan or call to prayer in the Prophet's Mosque in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah. The adhan is heralded by muezzins , who announce the call to prayer, announce iqamah (announce the prayer is about to commence), re-echo imams , and raise the call for funeral prayers, as well for prayers of Tarawih and Tahajjud (night prayer), al-Istisqa (Rain) Prayer, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha prayers, and Khusuf and Kusuf (lunar and solar eclipse)...
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...
Al-Rajhi Mosque in Riyadh is a mosque built by Sheikh Sulaiman Bin Abdulaziz al-Rajhi in al-Jazeera neighborhood of the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. It was inaugurated by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, when he was the Governor of Riyadh Province in 2004. Architecture and design of al-Rajhi Mosque in Riyadh The mosque includes several facilities that serve visitors for performing prayers, memorizing the Quran, and attending religious e...
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...
The International Islamic Fiqh Academy is an institution affiliated with the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC), located in Jeddah Governorate, Makkah al-Mukarramah Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established following the resolution of the OIC's third conference held in Makkah al-Mukarramah in 1981, during the third session. The academy held its first session on November 19, 1984, which was an organizational and planning session for the academy's future work. Objectiv...
The Architecture of Prophet's Mosque Exhibition is overseen by the Agency of the Affairs of the Prophet's Mosque. It covers the history of the architecture of the Prophet's Mosque and the various stages it has undergone from the time of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (PBUH), to the era of the kings of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is located to the south of the Prophet's Mosque, covering an area of over 2,200 m 2 , and includes rare artifacts and modern technologi...
Tamir Observatory is one of the mobile observatories in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia used for sighting the crescent moon of Hijri months. This practice has been conducted at the observatory since the 1920s. The observatory is located in the Tamir Center, in al-Majma'ah Governorate, in Riyadh Province. Among the well-known observers in Tamir are Ibrahim al-Barghash, followed by his son Abdulrahman, and then his grandson Mutaib. Tamir Astronomical Observatory Observers in Tamir used to sight ...
The College of the Prophet's Mosque is a scholarly Sharia college offering bachelor's degree programs within the Prophet's Mosque in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It aims to prepare students specializing in Sharia sciences. The college is supervised by the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque. Inauguration of the College of the Prophet's Mosque The College of the Prophet's Mosque was first inaugura...
