List of Important Gates of Masjid Al Haram in Makkah

M. AMEENLast Updated: September 23, 2023

Gates of Masjid Al Haram in Makkah

The Masjid Al Haram, located in the holy city of Makkah, is the most sacred mosque in Islam and holds immense religious significance for Muslims worldwide. The mosque is home to the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam, and is the destination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The Masjid Al Haram is surrounded by several gates, each with its own historical and cultural significance. This article will provide a list of the important gates of the Masjid Al Haram, along with their number.

List of Important Gates of Masjid Al Haram

The Grand Mosque in Makkah boasts several important gates, which are listed below:

GATE NAME	GATE NUMBER
King Abdul Aziz Gate	01
Ajiyad Gate	05
Bilal Gate	06
Hunein Gate	09
Ismayil Gate	10
Hamza Gate	11
Al Safa Gate	12
Abi Qubais Gate	13
Al-Nabi Gate	14
Ali Gate	17
Al-Abbas Gate	20
Bani Hashem Gate	21
Bani Shaibeh Gate	22
Al Mudaa Gate	25
Quraish Gate	28
Arafah Gate	35
Muzdalifah Gate	36
Omar Al Farouk Gate	49
Al-Hijra Gate	64
Ammar Bin Yasser GAte	67
Moaaz Bin Jabal GAte	68
Aisha Bint Abi Bakr Gate	70
Asma Bint Abi Bakr Gate	71
Al Shabeikah Gate	72
Al-Yarmouk Gate	73
Abu Bakar Gate	74
King Fahad Gate	79
Jaber Bin Abdullah Gate	84
Saeed Bin Zaid Gate	85
Zaid Bin Thabo Gate	86
Um Hani Gate	87
Maimoonah Gate	88
Al-Hijlah Gate	89
Hafsa Gate	90
Khadijah Gate	93
Ibrahim Gate	94
King Abdullah Gate	100

In conclusion, the Masjid Al Haram in Makkah is a sacred site for Muslims worldwide and is home to the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam. The mosque is surrounded by several gates, each with its own unique history and cultural significance. This article provided a list of important gates of the mosque, including their number. Remembering the gate number you entered from can make it easier to navigate the mosque and find your way back to your accommodation.

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