MECCA MASJID (MAKKAH MASJID)
AT
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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