Al-Ḥaram

Al-Ḥaram (ٱلحرم) means ‘sanctuary.’ It should not be confused with al-Ḥarām (ٱلحرام) which means ‘prohibited.’ Al-Ḥaram is a place where you aren’t allowed to hunt game, cut trees and fight.

Near King Abdul Aziz Gate. Famous entrance among pilgrims from Malaysia.

From right: Makkah Hilton & Towers, Abraj Al Bait Towers and King Fahd Gate of al-Masjid al-Ḥarām.

Shot from InterContinental Dar Al Tawhid Makkah Hotel.

Mosque's atrium (under the triplet domes of King Fahd expansion annexe) & UFO-like lamps.

Women's praying foyer.

First floor (high dynamic range image).

From open-air part of the mosque to King Fahd Gate.

Inside the Mosque (high dynamic range image).

And... the young pilgrims. From Syria, I suppose.

(P/S: These pictures were taken on July 5^th, 2008)