The King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Gate in the Grand Mosque is the highest and largest gate in the world.
The gate is 13.3 m high and 7.7 m wide. It weighs 14 tons.
Characterized by Islamic ornamentation in a modern concept of architecture, it displays triple arches both from the outside and inside, triple balconies over the entrance gate.
"Makkah, August 7, 2024." According to the General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Gate is not only the highest and largest gate in the Grand Mosque, but it is also the largest gate in the entire globe.The gate, bearing the number 100, measures 13.3 meters in height and 7.7 meters in width. It weighs 14 tons. The Islamic ornamental art that it features, in addition to its modern architectural style, sets it apart.The enormous gate features three arches on the outside and three on the inside, in addition to three balconies situated above the medieval gate. The Grand Mosque has two taller minarets above these. The gate's magnificent construction and breathtaking architecture both contributed to its status as a monument.The government also revealed that the Grand Mosque has 210 gates, each of which has digital screens that turn green when worshippers enter and red when the mosque is almost full.The employees of the Gate Management Department contribute to the passageway's smooth operation and the establishment of an atmosphere suitable for praying and performing rituals at the Grand Mosque.
