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Al-Mash’ar al-Haram Mosque in Muzdalifah

Among the Most Prominent Landmarks of the Holy Sites

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Al-Mash’ar al-Haram Mosque in Muzdalifah is one of the principal landmarks of the Hajj journey. It has undergone multiple expansions across history, reaching an area of 9,000 m² and accommodating more than 12,000 worshippers. The mosque reflects sustained commitment to preserving the landmarks of the Holy Sites.

Al-Mash’ar al-Haram Mosque is located in Muzdalifah, which constitutes one of the main stations of the pilgrims' journey across the Holy Sites.

The mosque was originally modest in scale, covering an area of 1,000 m². Its architecture has been renovated on several occasions, reflecting sustained care for this landmark, which has long been associated with the memory of pilgrims across the centuries.

Among the most prominent expansions is that completed during the reign of King Khalid bin Abdulaziz (may Allah have mercy on him) in 1395 AH / 1975 AD.

During the reign of King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud—may Allah have mercy on him—a new expansion for the mosque took place in 1409 AH / 1989 AD. This reflected modern attention to the Holy Sites, increasing the mosque’s area to 9,000 m² and enabling it to accommodate more than 12,000 worshippers.

Thus, the mosque became a spacious area embracing large crowds of pilgrims, and its area became proportionate to the increasing number of worshippers in the site of Muzdalifah.