Because of the appeal of the Saudi Government to Muslims to
let those who are able to postpone their Hajj trip to please do so due to the
renovation at the Haram Mosque; I was curious to find out how the mosque would
look like in the future. There are many architecture designs and videos posted
in the internet by companies and people who are competing for the winning
design; it’s hard to tell which one is real. I found a ten minutes video clip
from KSA Channel 2 and an Arab News article published on August 20, 2011 so
this must be it. It’s awesome.
update 2020
By BADEA ABU AL-NAJA | ARAB NEWS
Published: Aug 20, 2011 23:06 Updated:Aug 20, 2011 23:21
MAKKAH: Justice Minister Mohammed Al-Eissa described the SR80 billion expansion project of the Grand Mosque as a landmark in the history of the two holy mosques of Islam.
Published: Aug 20, 2011 23:06 Updated:Aug 20, 2011 23:21
MAKKAH: Justice Minister Mohammed Al-Eissa described the SR80 billion expansion project of the Grand Mosque as a landmark in the history of the two holy mosques of Islam.
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According to informed sources, the total area of the
existing Grand Mosque is 356,000 sq. meters accommodating 770,000 worshippers
while the new expansion covering an area of 456,000 sq. meters will accommodate
1.2 million.
The new project will comprise three parts: construction of a new building; expansion and development of courtyards around the mosque, including walkways, tunnels and toilets; and development of service facilities for air-conditioning, electricity and drinking water.
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