Masjid al-Haram

المسجد الحرام

mosque in Mecca

#1 in Mecca / #2 in Saudi Arabia

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Masjid al-Haram, located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is the largest mosque in the world and holds immense significance in Islam. It surrounds the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam, towards which Muslims around the globe direct their prayers. The mosque is a focal point for the Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, which every Muslim is required to undertake at least once in their lifetime if they are able. The complex has undergone numerous expansions to accommodate millions of worshippers, especially during the Hajj season.

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