A mosque is a place of worship for Muslims. There are many mosques built all around the world, some of them are the largest ones. Here we look at the top 10 largest mosques of the world to date. So let's begin
10. Baitul Mukarram, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Baitul Mukarram is the largest mosque in Bangladesh located in the capital city of Dhaka. It can accommodate more than 40,000 worshipers and be completed in 1968.
9. Jama Masjid, Delhi, India
Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India located in the capital city Delhi. It is constructed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1650-56. It is one of the great Mughal architectures built in that era. It's courtyard only can accommodate 25,000 worshipers.
8. Sheikh Zaid Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sheikh Zaid mosque is the largest mosque in UAE located in Abu Dhabi city. It was constructed between 1996 and 2007, designed by a Syrian architect and cost around 2 billion dirhams. It can accommodate 41,000 Worshipers.
7. Badshahi Masjid, Lahore, Pakistan
Badshahi Masjid is the second largest mosque in Pakistan located in Lahore. It was constructed between 1671 and 1673 by a Mughal emperor Aurangzaib. It is also a very great example of Mughal architecture. It can accommodate almost 100,000 worshipers and also remained the largest mosque of the world till 1986.
6. Faisal Masjid, Islamabad, Pakistan
Faisal Masjid is the largest mosque of Pakistan located in the capital city Islamabad. The mosque was named after the Saudi king Faisal who granted $120 million for the construction of the mosque. It remained the largest mosque in the whole world between 1986 to 1993. It can accommodate a total of 400,000 worshipers, 100,000 in its main building and courtyard and 300,000 in the surrounding grounds.
5. Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca, Morocco
Hassan II Mosque is the largest mosque in Morocco and second-largest in Africa. It also has the tallest minaret in the world standing at a height of 210 meters. It was completed in 1993. It can accommodate 105,000 worshipers.
4. Masjid Istiqlal, Jakarta, Indonesia
Masjid Istiqlal is the largest mosque in Indonesia located in the city of Jakarta. It was constructed in 1978 and renovated in 1999 making it the 4th largest mosque of the world. Its construction cost around $12 million. It can accommodate 200,000 worshipers.
3. Imam Reza Shrine, Mashhad, Iran
Imam Reza Shrine is the largest mosque in Iran located in the city of Mashhad. It was established in 818. It is also the largest mosque in the world by area. It can accommodate 600,000 worshipers.
2. Masjid-e-Nabvi, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Masjid-e-Nabvi is the second largest mosque in Saudi Arabia and the world as well located in the city of Madinah. It has great importance for Muslims all around the world. It was originally built by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in 622. it can accommodate 600,000 worshipers in normal days and 1,000,000 during hajj.
1. Masjid Al-Haram, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
The largest mosque in the world is Masjid Al-Haram located in the Holly city of Makkah. Commonly known as Kaaba built by the Prophet Ibrahim (A.S). It has been extended by the time and time again due to the increasing numbers of the pilgrims coming for Hajj. The last extension to the mosque was commenced in 2007 and will be completed in 2020. It can accommodate 4 million worshipers.
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