Masjid al-Haram, Islam’s Holiest Mosque in Mecca
A general view of Masjid al-Haram in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi ArabiaIsmael Adnan Yaqoob • 05 January 2026 • update: 05 January 2026
Masjid al-Haram, Islam’s Holiest Mosque in Mecca
MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 4: Muslim worshippers perform prayers around the Kaaba inside Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on January 4, 2026. Considered the holiest site in Islam and the qibla for Muslims around the world, Masjid al-Haram and the Kaaba have been partially or fully rebuilt across different historical periods since the time of Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Ismail. With vast open and covered prayer areas, the mosque welcomes visitors from across the globe throughout the year. ( Ismael Adnan Yaqoob - Anadolu Agency )Ismael Adnan Yaqoob
Masjid al-Haram, Islam’s Holiest Mosque in Mecca
MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 4: Muslim worshippers perform prayers around the Kaaba inside Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on January 4, 2026. Considered the holiest site in Islam and the qibla for Muslims around the world, Masjid al-Haram and the Kaaba have been partially or fully rebuilt across different historical periods since the time of Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Ismail. With vast open and covered prayer areas, the mosque welcomes visitors from across the globe throughout the year. ( Ismael Adnan Yaqoob - Anadolu Agency )Ismael Adnan Yaqoob
Masjid al-Haram, Islam’s Holiest Mosque in Mecca
MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 4: Muslim worshippers perform prayers around the Kaaba inside Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on January 4, 2026. Considered the holiest site in Islam and the qibla for Muslims around the world, Masjid al-Haram and the Kaaba have been partially or fully rebuilt across different historical periods since the time of Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Ismail. With vast open and covered prayer areas, the mosque welcomes visitors from across the globe throughout the year. ( Ismael Adnan Yaqoob - Anadolu Agency )Ismael Adnan Yaqoob
Masjid al-Haram, Islam’s Holiest Mosque in Mecca
MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 4: A general view of Masjid al-Haram in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on January 4, 2026. Regarded as the most sacred mosque in Islam, Masjid al-Haram features seven minarets and extensive open and enclosed prayer spaces, spanning 400,800 square meters with a capacity of approximately 820,000 worshippers. The mosque, which houses the Kaaba, is visited daily by Muslims arriving from many parts of the world for worship, Umrah, and pilgrimage. ( Ismael Adnan Yaqoob - Anadolu Agency )Ismael Adnan Yaqoob
Masjid al-Haram, Islam’s Holiest Mosque in Mecca
MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 4: A general view of Masjid al-Haram in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on January 4, 2026. Regarded as the most sacred mosque in Islam, Masjid al-Haram features seven minarets and extensive open and enclosed prayer spaces, spanning 400,800 square meters with a capacity of approximately 820,000 worshippers. The mosque, which houses the Kaaba, is visited daily by Muslims arriving from many parts of the world for worship, Umrah, and pilgrimage. ( Ismael Adnan Yaqoob - Anadolu Agency )Ismael Adnan Yaqoob
