Al-Masjid al-Haram

It is the name of a mosque surrounding Ka'ba, which is the oldest and the most renowned mosque in the history of Islam. Historical records reveal that until the demise of the Prophet (s), people used to build their houses near Ka'ba. However, in the era of caliphs, it was prevented and gradually the area of the mosque was increased such that it now covers an approximate area of 180,000 square meters, with sixty two big and small doors and three main gates which are called Bab al-'Umra, Bab al-Salam.