Editor’s Note of Mecca Masjid, Charminar Road

One of the world's largest mosques, Mecca Masjid is a scared worship place for Muslims. Its construction was commenced by Sultan Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah in 1617 and was completed by Aurangzeb in the year 1693, meaning the masjid took round about more than half a century for completion of its construction. One of the most magnificent mosques of India, Mecca Masjid can comfortably accommodate around ten thousand people in its prayer courtyard. Adorned with the inscriptions of Quran, the masjid greets the incomers with bluish pond water which reflects the exquisite entrance of the majestic masjid. Mecca Masjid got its name after the mecca brick which is embedded in the central arch of the mosque. This mosque can be visited any time as per the convenience and comfort of the visitor and also have a look at the tombs housed inside the complex.