These Mosques are ranked by their capacity to accommodate maximum number of worshipers. Here is a list of 10 Largest Mosques In The World
#10 Faisal Mosque – Pakistan
This mosque, located in the Islamabad city in Pakistan, is named after the Saudi King Faisal who funded its construction. Featuring an unconventional design, it is one of major tourist attraction in Pakistan. With an area of 5,000 sq m, it can adjust around 200,000 peoples.
#9 Istiqlal Mosque – Indonesia
Also known as Masjid Istiqlal, this mosque is located in the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta. It was built to commemorate Indonesian independence and it was thrown open for public on 22 February 1978. It is one of the most beautiful mosque in the world with a total capacity of 200,000 as per the data.
#8 Bara Imambara – India
Built in the year 1784 by the Nawab of Awadh, Asaf-ud-Daula, it is the largest mosque in India with a capacity of 350,000. It is located in the Lucknow city in India. Also called as Asafi Imambara, this mosque was built for the purpose of Azadari as practiced by Shia Muslims.
#7 Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque – Iran
This Persian architectural masterpiece stands on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square in Isfahan province of Iran. Its chief architect was Shaykh Bahai who built it under the regime of Shah Abbas I of Persia. As many as 500,000 people can be adjusted in this mosque.
#6 Imam Reza Shrine – Iran
It is the biggest majsid in the world in terms of area with a total span of 6,443,890 sq ft. This huge complex contains the mausoleum of Imam Reza, Goharshad Mosque, a museum, a library and many other buildings. Its total capacity is estimated at 500,000.
#5 Shah Mosque – Iran
Built by Abbas I of Persia, Shah Mosque is one of marvelous pieces of the Iranian architecture. Spanning an area of around 400,500 m², it is one of the world’s largest mosque with a capacity of 700,000. It is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
#4 Imam Ali Mosque – Iraq
With an area of 300,500 m² and a capacity of 800,000, it is the fourth biggest mosque in the world. It is situated in the Najaf city of Iraq. It is believed that Ali ibn Abi Talib is buried here along with the remains of Adam and Noah.
#3 Jamkaran Mosque – Iran
In Jamkaran Mosque around 800,000 Muslims can worship at the same time. It is situated in the outskirts of Qum in Iran. It is a popular pilgrimage site for Shia Muslims and it is believed that Muhammad al-Mahdi once offered prayers at this place.
#2 Al-Masjid an-Nabawi – Saudi Arabia
This Mosque is located in the city of Medina in Saudi Arabia and is the second holiest place of Islam. With a total area of 400,000 m², it can accommodate around 1,000,000 devotees. Prophet Muhammad built this Masjid in 622 after he arrived in the city of Medina.
#1 Great Mosque of Mecca – Saudi Arabia
With a capacity to accommodate 4,000,000 worshipers, Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in the world. It is located in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia and surrounds the Kaaba – the holiest place of Islam. Every year millions of Muslim visit this Mosque to perform the Hajj pilgrimage.
