Divine in Hyderabad

Mecca Masjid

The historic Mecca Masjid is located adjacent to Charminar in a south-west direction. The construction of this mosque started in the year 1614 by Sultan Muhammad Qutb Shah and was Aurangzeb completed in 1693. Built with local granite, it finds place among largest mosques in India and is the most important and largest one in the city. The arched gallery displays the tombs of all the Nizam's from the year 1803. The mosque has a length of 225 feet and is 180 feet wide with a height of 75 feet. The name is derived from the Grand Mosque in Mecca on which it is modeled. The hall has a dimension of 67 metres x 54 metres x 23 metres. The roof is rested on 15 arches.

There is a high blocking wall on the western side for Mehrab. It has two huge octagonal columns, which are created from a single piece of granite. This is inturn topped by an arched gallery crowned by a dome. This mosque can accommodate 10,000 worshipers at any time. It is located two hundred yards from Charminar. The mosque was believed to have used bricks during its construction where brought from Mecca. A room in the courtyard is believed to house a sacred relic of the prophet.

According to history, Sultan Muhammad Qutub Shah invited the entire devout religious elders in the city to lay the foundation stone but as no one had come forward, Sultan Muhammad himself volunteered to lay foundation and it is said that he never missed his midnight prayer in life right from the age of 12. Visitors coming to Charminar also visit the holy mosque, which lends a divine aura to the Muslim worshippers in the old city of Hyderabad.

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Mecca Masjid, located few yards away from Charminar is at a distance of 5 km from the heart of Hyderabad and is easily accessible by road.

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4:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Visitors to Mecca Masjid can treat themselves to a range of food items right from irani chai, pani puri, lassi, fruit juices to delicious non-vegetarian fare served in the numerous food joints and hotels close to Charminar region.

The region is a shopper’s paradise. Laad Bazaar close by is a landmark shopping arena where one can buy Sarees, exquisite bangles made of stones, lac and other attractive objects. Women can find this place really enticing with all the items available here, that can add value to their wardrobe collections. Men can buy sherwanis and gift items too here.

Telangana Tourism operates Plaza Hotel in Begumpet,located at distance of 12 kms from Mecca Masjid is a comfortable stay. The Plaza hotel here is ideal for tourists visiting destinations in and around Hyderabad. There are standard and deluxe A/C rooms and the interiors are world-class, designed aesthetically to attract tourists. The rooms of the hotel are well-maintained, the environs look pleasing and this hotel is built in signature style in the midst of the city. There is also an attached restaurant here offering quality food for the visitors at specified timings. A prominent hotel of Telangana tourism, Plaza Hotel has well-laid tiles while the woodwork of suites indicate world-class construction, thereby creating a landmark hotel of the tourism department.


Haritha Taramathi baradari resort is located at a distance of 12.4 kms from Mecca Masjid,is an attractive destination in Hyderabad. The resort has an Open Air Auditorium, which is ideal for corporate gatherings and private events. It also has an Air Cooled Theatre and Banquet Hall that are a perfect fit for special events, conferences and exhibitions. It comes with an attached pantry, a multi cuisine A/C restaurant and a 50 PAX A/c Bar(saqi) for spending some quality time.The resort also has a souvenir shop and swimming pool that comes with a modern health club with best facilities for fitness and leisure. There are A/C suites and A/C rooms that can be an ideal way to enjoy luxury in the vicinity of a prominent monument. Spending time close to a heritage destination with best accommodation and quality food, with all trappings of a resort has never been this wonderful!

GOVT NIZAMIA GENERAL HOSPITAL
23-1-1, Charminar Rd, Kotla Ali Jah, Charminar, Moghalpura, Hyderabad, Telangana 500002
040 2456 8000

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Afzal Gunj, Hyderabad, Telangana 500012
040 2460 0146

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