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About Masjid al-Haram
Masjid al-Haram (The Sacred Mosque) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is the holiest site in Islam. At its heart lies the Kaaba — the sacred House of Allah (ﷻ) — towards which all Muslims around the world face in prayer.
Millions of believers visit Masjid al-Haram every year to perform Hajj and Umrah, fulfilling one of the five pillars of Islam. The spiritual atmosphere of this sacred sanctuary is unlike anywhere else in the world, where hearts are humbled, duas are lifted, and unity is witnessed in its purest form.
Features and Spiritual Significance
- The Kaaba: The first house built for the worship of Allah (ﷻ). It is covered with the black Kiswah cloth and circled by thousands of pilgrims each day performing Tawaf.
- Maqam Ibrahim: The station of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), a revered site where he stood while building the Kaaba with his son Ismail (AS).
- Hajar al-Aswad (Black Stone): A blessed stone placed in the eastern corner of the Kaaba, kissed by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and revered by Muslims during Tawaf.
- The Multazam & Hijr Ismail: Spaces of accepted supplication, mercy, and deep connection with the legacy of the Prophets.
Virtues of Masjid al-Haram in Hadith
One prayer in Masjid al-Haram is better than one hundred thousand prayers elsewhere. — Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
Reference: Musnad Ahmad 14694, Sunan Ibn Majah 1406
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “The Black Stone descended from Paradise and it was whiter than milk, but the sins of the sons of Adam made it black.”
— Reference: Jami at-Tirmidhi 877
“Whoever performs Hajj and does not commit any obscenity or wrongdoing, he returns as pure and free from sins as the day on which his mother gave birth to him.”
— Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 1521, Sahih Muslim 1350
Frequently Asked Questions: Makkah Live TV
How do I know when the next prayer is in my local time?
Figuring out the exact time for the next prayer is easy! Simply look at the current Makkah time displayed directly on the live video broadcast. Then, check our 'Prayer Times in Makkah' widget on this page to see the scheduled time for the next prayer. By comparing the two, you will know exactly how many hours and minutes are left until the Adhan, regardless of your local timezone.
Is the Makkah live stream completely real-time?
Yes! The Makkah TV broadcast is a 24/7 real-time live feed directly from Al-Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. During peak times like Hajj or Ramadan, there may be a standard broadcast delay of a few seconds, but you are watching the Holy Kaaba exactly as it is happening.
Can I hear the Adhan and prayers on this stream?
Absolutely. The live stream includes full high-definition audio. You will hear the beautiful Adhan (Call to Prayer) from the Muezzins of Makkah, as well as the Imam's recitation during all congregational prayers (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha) and the Friday Jummah Khutbah.
What time does Friday Jummah prayer start in Makkah?
The Friday Jummah Khutbah (sermon) in Mecca typically begins right at the time of Dhuhr prayer in the Saudi Arabia timezone (Asia/Riyadh). You can check our real-time dynamic prayer widget located on this page to see the exact countdown to Jummah.
Can I watch the Kaaba live in HD?
Yes, the stream defaults to HD TV quality (720p or 1080p) when supported by your internet connection. If the video is buffering, you can click the settings gear on the video player to adjust the quality manually.