The History, Expansions and Sacred Service of Al-Masjid al-Ḥarām in Mecca #933659

This book presents a comprehensive chronicle of Al‑Masjid al‑Ḥarām — the Grand Mosque of Mecca — from its primordial origins and the building of the Kaaba to its majestic expansions under successive Islamic rulers and the modern Saudi state. Within these pages you will find: historical context and phases of construction; architectural, spatial and capacity data; reported costs of major expansion projects; organizational and operational details (including custodianship, prayer leadership and administration); and reflections on the significance of the mosque in Islamic civilisation and pilgrimage. Designed for publication in e-Pub format and suitable for academic and general readers alike, this account strives to provide both scholarly detail and narrative readability.