Masjid al-Haram Live Cam

Great Mosque of Mecca

Masjid al-Haram, also known as the Great Mosque of Mecca, is the largest and most significant mosque in the Islamic world. Located in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Masjid al-Haram surrounds Islam's holiest site, the Kaaba, and serves as the focal point for the spiritual lives of over 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide. Every Muslim, regardless of where they are in the world, faces the Kaaba during their daily prayers. In addition, Masjid al-Haram is the destination for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, and a required religious duty for all Muslims who are able to perform it at least once in their lifetime.