Makkah Masjid
మక్కా మసీదు
One of India's largest mosques, said to contain bricks mixed with soil from Mecca, located just 100 metres from Charminar.
Mecca Masjid was begun in 1617 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah and completed in 1694 under the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. It can hold about 10,000 worshippers. Legend says the bricks in the arches of the main gate were made with soil brought from Mecca, which gave the mosque its name. Along one side of the courtyard lie the tombs of the Nizam royal family, and pigeons roost in the courtyard. Entry is free, and non-Muslims may enter the courtyard. Visitors should wear long sleeves and long trousers, and women should cover their heads. Tourists are not admitted during prayer times. Security checks are strict, so large bags are not recommended.
Opening hours
About 04:00–21:30 (no visits during prayer times)
Nearby sights
- Laad Bazaar
- Charminar
- Chowmahalla Palace
- Nizam's Museum (Purani Haveli)
- Salar Jung Museum
- Sudha Cars Museum
- Nehru Zoological Park
- Telangana State Archaeology Museum