Masjid al-Haram (The Sacred Mosque)

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Masjid al-Haram in Makkah is the largest and holiest mosque in Islam. It surrounds the Ka'bah and can accommodate over 2 million worshippers.

Virtue

Prayer in Masjid al-Haram is equivalent to 100,000 prayers elsewhere (Ibn Majah).

Key Features

  • The Ka'bah
  • The Station of Ibrahim (Maqam Ibrahim)
  • The Well of Zamzam
  • Safa and Marwah (for Sa'i)
  • The Hatim (Hijr Ismail)
Last updated: 2/27/2026