Makkah Masjid
G6X3+RJM, Isnapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 502307, India
Monday: 4–21
Tuesday: 4–21
Wedneasday: 4–21
Thursday: 4–21
Friday: 4–21
Saturday: 4–21
Sunday: 4–21
Tuesday: 4–21
Wedneasday: 4–21
Thursday: 4–21
Friday: 4–21
Saturday: 4–21
Sunday: 4–21
makkah masjid, is a congregational masjid in hyderabad india. It is one of the largest masjids in India with a capacity of 10,000 people, The mosque was built during the 17th century, and is It serves as the primary masjid for the old city of Hyderabadand is located close to the historic landmarks of and laad bazaar.
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, commissioned bricks to be made from the soil brought from Mecca, the holiest site of Islam, and used them in the construction of the central arch of the mosque, thus giving the mosque its name.
The Mecca Masjid is considered to be one of the best architectural works of the Qutb Shahis.[8] It is constructed entirely of dressed stone, rather than rubble or plaster. The mosque's prayer hall measures 225 feet (69 m) by 180 feet (55 m), and has a 75 feet (23 m) high ceiling. The facade of the prayer hall features five open arches, and is flanked by two minarets. Each minaret is topped by a dome, and adjoined to an arcaded balcony lining either side of the prayer hall.
Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah, the fifth Ruler of Qutub Shahi Dynasty commissioned bricks to be made from the soils brought from Mecca and used them in the construction of the central arch of the mosque, thus giving the mosque its name.