The history of the city tells us that Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah initiated the building of the Masjid in 1617 while the Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb finished its construction in 1694. The Mecca Masjid of Hyderabad lies at a distance of only 100 yards from the very well known monument of Charminar.
There is quite a fascinating story behind the naming of this mosque. The people say that some of the bricks with which the mosque has been made were brought from Mecca. Therefore the name, Mecca Masjid has been given to it.
You will find 15 arches giving support to the hall of the Mecca Masjid. Three walls of this huge hall have each got five arches. This massive hall has a height of 75 feet, a width of 220 feet and a length of 180 feet. This dimension clearly shows you how it can house about 10,000 people together during prayers. You will be astonished to know that around 8000 workers were employed to build up this beautiful mosque. It took them as long as 77years to construct the mosque.
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Mecca Masjid - Entry Fee, Timing, Address, Official Website | |
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| Address | Laad Bazaar Road, Khilwat, Charminar Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500002 |
| Entry Fee : | No entry fee Note- The non-muslim are not allowed in masjid but they could enjoy the outside. |
| Timings : | Visiting Hours - 4:00 AM - 9:30 PM |
| Photography allowed or not | Not Allowed |
| Nearest railway station | Hyderabad Decan Railway Station |
Last Updated on : May 26, 2015
