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World's tallest mosque gate opens at Holy Haram
APPMAKKAH - King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Gate in the newly expanded area of the Grand Mosque is considered the world's tallest gate of a mosque.
With its formal opening during this year's Hajj pilgrimage, the gate has become the main entrance to the Grand Mosque with two gigantic minarets on its top, Saudi Gazette Reported. Designed in modern architectural style with Islamic decoration, the gate is adorned with huge lamps that attract the attention of visitors at the first sight.
Its internal base, walls, and ceilings are decorated with Quranic verses. The main design resembles that of the old gates except that the new one is very tall and is located within the new expansion of the northern courtyards of the Grand Mosque.
It is close to the first ring road and most vital places such as the public transport stations on the west side of the Grand Mosque. It has become one of the favorite landmarks for the visitors who never fail to take its photos with their cell phones and cameras.
Abdullal-Al-Tumaih, director of Grand Mosque Gates, said that the Presidency of the Affairs of the two Holy Mosques has opened 150 gates and mobilised 1,000 staff to organize the entry and exit of pilgrims and visitors.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk