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The Black Stone is a sacred stone for Muslims. It was sent down from heaven and placed in the southeastern corner of al-Kaaba al-Musharrafa in ancient times, adjacent to the Yamani corner on the eastern side of al-Kaaba. It marks the beginning and end of the Tawaf (circumambulation). It comprises eight fragments from its surface, assembled together in different shapes and encased by a silver frame, appearing in an oval shape. The claim is that there are fifteen pieces in total, with the remaini...

The Grand Mosque is the mosque that houses al-Kaaba al-Musharrafa, the Qibla for Muslims. It is the holiest site on earth for them, as they orient themselves towards it and face it during prayer, regardless of where they are. It derives its name, Masjid al-Haram , from the prohibition of combat within its grounds. Located in Makkah al-Mukarramah, it is directly overseen by the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque. It is the oldest mosque in the wo...