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❤Masjid al-Haram, also known as the Sacred Mosque or the Great Mosque of Mecca, is considered the most significant mosque in Islam. It encloses the vicinity of the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Significance: The Great Mosque is associated with the Hajj, which every Muslim must perform at least once in their lifetime if able. It’s also the main site for the performance of Umrah, a lesser pilgrimage that can be undertaken any time of the year.
Rites: Pilgrims circumambulate the Kaaba within the mosque during both Hajj and Umrah. Other important sites within the mosque include the Black Stone, the Zamzam Well, Maqam Ibrahim, and the hills of Safa and Marwa.
History: The Great Mosque has undergone major renovations and expansions over the years. It is now under the control of the King of Saudi Arabia, titled the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
Size and Cost: As of 2024, it is both the largest mosque in the world and the most expensive building. Its site area covers 356,000 square meters (88 acres), and it has nine minarets, the tallest reaching 139 meters (456 feet