Expansion of the Holy Mosque in Makkah (4 of 6)
Expansion of the Holy Mosque in Makkah (4 of 6)

New prayer halls on the ground and first floors are complete and ready to accommodate the millions who now make the journey of a lifetime to the Holy City of Makkah, and a sophisticated broadcasting network has been installed to cope with the additional requirements. Indeed, the safety and comfort of the Hajjis has become a major concern for the authorities, necessitated by their sheer volume in recent years. The newly laid floor tiles were made of specially developed heat-resistant marble, and further to ensure the comfort of worshippers the whole structure is cooled by one of the world’s largest air-conditioning systems.

Kiswah, the cloth covering the Holy Kaaba Click to view high resolution version