A mosque is a place for praying for Muslims. In addition to its function, some mosques are admired for their spacious buildings and magnificent architecture. Check out a collection of photos of the 10 biggest mosques in the world according to UAmoments here.
During holidays, tourists often enjoy the beauty of buildings and architecture in the places they visit. One of the buildings that is also captivating to behold is a mosque, which possesses its grandeur.
According to UAmoments, there are at least 10 mosques that have been recognized as the biggest mosque in the world. What are they? Check the names, locations, and capacities of the 10 largest mosques in the world here.
1. Masjid al-Haram, Saudi Arabia
The Masjid al-Haram, located in Saudi Arabia, covers an area of 357 thousand square meters and can accommodate up to 2 million people.
2. Masjid al-Nabawi, Madinah
The Masjid al-Nabawi, located in Madinah, covers an area of 400 thousand square meters and can accommodate up to 1 million people.
3. Faisal Mosque, Pakistan
Faisal Mosque, located in Islamabad, Pakistan covers an area of 5 thousand square meters and can accommodate up to 300 thousand people.
4. Istiqlal Mosque, Central Jakarta
Istiqlal Mosque, located in Central Jakarta, covers an area of 10 hectares and can accommodate up to 120 thousand people.
5. Hassan II Mosque, Maroko
The Hassan II Mosque, located in Casablanca, Morocco covers an area of 9 hectares and can accommodate up to 105 thousand people.
6. Imam Reza Mausoleum, Iran
Imam Reza Mausoleum, located in Mashhad, Iran covers an area of 331 thousand and can accommodate up to 100 thousand people.
7. Badshahi Mosque, Pakistan
The Badshahi Mosque, located in Lahore, Pakistan covers an area of 253 thousand and can accommodate up to 60 thousand people.
8. Al-Saleh Mosque, Yemen
Al-Saleh Mosque, located in Yemen, covers an area of 27 thousand and can accommodate up to 44 thousand people.
9. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, United Arab Emirates
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates covers an area of 22 thousand and can accommodate up to 40 thousand people.
10. Jama Mosque Delhi, India
Jama Mosque Delhi, located in India, can accommodate up to 25 thousand people.
Which mosque architecture do you think the most beautiful?