Located in the old part of the wonderful city of Hyderabad, near Charminar, Mecca Masjid Mosque is one of the oldest and largest mosques in India.

The mastermind behind the construction of Mecca Masdzhad yet in 1614 he became the ruler of the sultanate of Golconda Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, who decided to move to India, a piece of the holy to all Muslims of the land - Mecca, so he ordered from there was taken to the land from which were made the bricks for the central arch of the new mosque . Construction was completed in 1694 to win the Golconda Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

Granite Mecca Masdzhad can simultaneously accommodate about 10 thousand people. Its huge main hall of more than 22 meters in height surrounded by 15 beautiful arches and the walls are decorated with carved friezes and stucco. As in any mosque, the main decoration of the Mecca Masjid are its minarets, which, although not high, but very elegant. Balconies, supported by arches, covered with carved patterns and decorative elements. A bronze dome topped with sharp spikes.

On the territory of the mosque is a special pond, where you can wash your hands, as well as from one of its edges, there are two stone benches and, according to giving everyone who sat down on them, be sure to return to this mosque.

Entrance leading to the courtyard, a long arched corridor, decorated with small minarets, at the end of which there are grave Rulers Assad and some Jahi Nizams.

This work of art is the finest work - Mecca Masjid - attracts both pilgrims and connoisseurs of beauty from around the world.