This article lists mosques from around the world by available capacity, that belong to any Islamic school or branch, that can accommodate at least 15,000 worshippers in all available places of prayer such as prayer halls (musala), courtyards (ṣaḥn) and porticoes (riwāq).

Dec 4, 2018 · The Imam Reza Shrine is the largest mosque in the world by area. A religious hub at the spiritual center of Iran, this beautiful Shrine Complex was built around the tomb of Imam Reza, the eighth Imam of Twelver Shiites. As a result of the Islamic Revolution, this important historic and cultural site has been expanded with additional courts, a ...

May 23, 2010 · The Hassan II Mosque is the largest mosque in Morocco, located in Casablanca, and the fifth largest mosque in the world. Designed by French architect Michel Pinseau, it stands on a promontory overlooking the Atlantic, with a capacity of 105,000 worshippers.

Masjid al-Haram, Mecca, Saudi Arabia: The Masjid al-Haram, located in the holy city of Mecca, is the largest mosque in the world. It is also the most sacred site in Islam and is the destination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage that attracts millions of Muslims from all over the world.

Oct 18, 2024 · Located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Masjid al-Haram is the largest mosque in the world, covering an astonishing 4,008,020 square meters. It can accommodate up to four million worshippers during the Hajj season, making it a critical site for the Islamic pilgrimage.

Sep 10, 2024 · (i) – Al-Masjid al-Ḥarām (The Forbidden Mosque) is the largest mosque in the world. Located in the city of Mecca, it surrounds the Kaaba, the place which Muslims worldwide turn towards while offering daily prayers and is Islam’s holiest place. The mosque is also known as the Grand Mosque.

Islam is a religion of over 1.6 billion followers and some of the largest mosques in the world can accommodate hundreds of thousands if not millions of people. Places like the Haram in Saudi Arabia see millions of people throughout the mosque and area of the Haram (Sanctuary) during times such as Ramadan and the Hajj.

Jun 1, 2018 · At 598,657 square meters and with a capacity for 500,000 worshipers, is the largest mosque in the world. It was built in 818 and named after the eighth Imam of Twelver Shiites. The complex includes a smaller mosque, museum, library, university, prayer halls, dining halls, and seven courtyards.

Aug 9, 2019 · The following are the ten largest mosques in the world, measured in capacity. 10. Saleh Mosque, Sana'a, Yemen (44,000) The Saleh Mosque is Yemen’s largest mosque and also the tenth largest mosque in the world. Built in 2008, the mosque’s stunning architecture co

Feb 5, 2016 · Masjid Al Haram (Mecca, Saudi Arabia) The most famous and largest mosque in the world, the Masjid Al Haram is situated in the Holy city of Mecca in KSA. Covering 88.2 acres of land area, the grand mosque can accommodate 2 million worshippers especially at the event of annual Hajj (Holy Islamic Event).