Makkah Masjid

Highlights

• Mecca Masjid, also called Makkah Masjid, is a mosque located in Hyderabad in the state of Telangana, India.
• It is the largest mosque in the city, and one of the largest in the country, with a capacity of 10,000 worshippers.
• The mosque was built during the 17th century, and is a state-protected monument.
• It was completed by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1694 CE.
• It serves as the primary mosque for the Old City of Hyderabad, and is located close to the historic landmarks of Charminar, Chowmahalla Palace and Laad Bazaar.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

History

• •The construction of Makkah Masjid began in the year 1617 CE, during the reign of Sultan Muhammad Qutb Shah, the sixth Qutb Shahi Sultan of Golconda (now Hyderabad).
• •The ruler personally laid its foundation stone.
• •Around 8,000 workers were employed to build the mosque.
• •It was completed by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1694 CE.

Architecture

• •The Mecca Masjid is considered to be one of the best architectural works of the Qutb Shahis.
• •Built on a 6.2-hectare (15.2-acre) site, the mosque is constructed entirely of dressed stone, rather than rubble or plaster.
• •The mosque's prayer hall measures 69 by 55 metres (225 by 180 ft), and has a 23-metre-high (75 ft) ceiling.
• •The façade of the prayer hall features five open arches, and is flanked by two minarets.

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