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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: The oldest and largest mosque in the world is Masjid al-Haram (Great Mosque of Mecca).
Masjid al-Haram, located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, surrounds the Holy Kaaba and is the most sacred site in Islam. It is the largest mosque in the world, covering an area of approximately 356,800 square meters and accommodating millions of worshippers during Hajj and Umrah. The mosque's origins trace back to Prophet Ibrahim (A.S), who built the Kaaba with his son Ismail (A.S), making it the oldest mosque on earth. The Quran refers to it as the first house of worship established for mankind.
Masjid al-Haram has undergone numerous expansions throughout Islamic history, from the time of Caliph Umar (R.A) to the modern Saudi era. It houses the Maqam-e-Ibrahim, the Black Stone (Hajr-e-Aswad), and the Zamzam well. The reward of offering one prayer in Masjid al-Haram is multiplied by 100,000 times compared to prayers elsewhere, and millions of Muslims face towards it five times daily for Salah.
