Saudi Arabia is home to the mosque with the highest capacity in the world.
While the term "highest mosque" can sometimes refer to the physical height of a structure, when considering a mosque's ability to accommodate the largest number of worshippers, the Prophet's Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi) in Medina, Saudi Arabia, stands out. This grand mosque is renowned for its immense prayer hall and vast courtyards, designed to host millions of pilgrims and visitors, especially during the annual Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages.
Leading Mosques by Capacity
The capacity of a mosque refers to the number of people it can hold for prayers. The Prophet's Mosque far exceeds others in its ability to accommodate a massive congregation.
Here's a look at some of the mosques with the largest capacities globally:
| Name | Capacity | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Prophet's Mosque | 1,500,000 | Saudi Arabia |
| Grand Jamia Mosque | 800,000 | Pakistan |
| Imam Reza shrine | 700,000 | Iran |
| Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound | 400,000 | State of Palestine |
As the table illustrates, the Prophet's Mosque in Saudi Arabia has a capacity significantly larger than other prominent mosques, making Saudi Arabia the country with the mosque that can host the highest number of worshippers.
