What is al-Masjid al-Haram?
ما المسجد الحرام؟
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The Masjid al-Haram is the mosque of Mecca in which the Kaaba stands. It is the qibla of Muslims and the place where the rites of the hajj and umrah are centred.
Detailed answer
The Kaaba stands in the courtyard of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. Congregational prayers are held there and circumambulation is performed around it. The entry sets out the construction of the mosque and the position of the Kaaba within it.
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