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Mecca Masjid – Bricks Utilized For Constructing Centre Arch, Brought From The City Of Mecca In Saudi Arbia

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MECCA MASJID (MAKKAH MASJID)

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HYDERABAD






The Mecca Masjid (Makkah Masjid) is one of the ancient mosques in the city of Hyderabad in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and is also one of the biggest mosques in the country, It is listed among the heritage buildings of old city of Hyderabad falling in close proximity to Laad Bazaar, Chowmahalla Palace and Charminar.

An easy to view architectural genius from the top of the Charminar in Hyderabad, Makkah Masjid or Mecca Masjid is located close to the historic landmarks of Chowmahalla Palace, Laad Bazaar.

This Muslim religious site was constructed by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. It is believed that the bricks used for constructing central arch of the mosque were soil-made and were brought all the way from the hallowed city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

The main prayer hall of this mosque rises around 75 feet above the ground and can accommodate around 10,000 people at a time. The mosque has got five passageways, arched galleries and octagonal balconies, four minarets attached with a small dome above each.

The mosque is designed with floral motifs and frescoes and many of the arches are inscribed with Quranic verses. The main prayer hall is 75 feet high, 220 feet wide and 180 feet long. It is estimated that the mosque it took 77 years and around 8000 workers to complete the construction of this imposing Masjid.

Over 8,000 workers were hired here for constructing the mosque. The foundation stone was laid by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah himself and the construction was further carried over by Aurangzeb, the Mughal Emperor who conquered Hyderabad afterwards.

The Mecca Masjid of Hyderabad is regarded as the largest mosques of the world capable of accommodating more than 10,000 worshippers. The building of the mosque started in the year 1614 when the then ruler was Quli Qutub Shah.

However in the year 1687, Aurangzeb while annexing the kingdom of Golconda accomplished the formation of Mecca Masjid making it to become one of the most well known and beautiful mosques in the entire world. It is belived that this mosque has few sacred relics such as having the hair of Prophet Muhammed.

By Air


The Hyderabad airport connects by air all the prominent cities of country.


By Rail


Hyderabad consists of its own railhead and remains connected with all the important cities within the state as well as outside.


By Road


There is availability of local transport for reaching the Mecca Masjid. There are regular buses connecting Hyderabad to all major places of the country. There are buses, taxis, and auto rickshaws and cabs available.



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