The Al-Masjid Al-Haram, popularly known as the Great Mosque of Mecca, was established in pre-Islamic era in Mecca, present-day Saudi Arabia. The largest mosque in the world, the Al-Masjid Al-Haram complex covers an area of 3,56,800 square metres and can accommodate up to 8,20,000 worshippers during the Hajj.
Amazing Fact: The Al-Masjid Al-Haram surrounds Islam’s holiest place, the Kaaba; which according to tradition was ordained by Allah to be built in the shape of the House in Heaven.
