Largest mosques by capacity

Largest mosques by capacity ranked by maximum capacity.

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As of 2026-07-08, Al-Masjid Al-Haram tops the list with 820,000 seats.

  1. #1 Al-Masjid Al-Haram — 820,000 seats

    Islam's holiest mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

    Masjid al-Haram, also known as the Sacred Mosque or the Great Mosque of Mecca, is a mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, serving as the holiest and most important mosque in Islam. It encloses the vicinity of the Kaaba in Mecca, in the western region of the country. It is among the pilgrimage sites associated with the Hajj, which every Muslim must perform at least once in their lives if able. It is also the main site for the performance of ʿUmrah, the lesser pilgrimage that can be undertaken any time... Read more on Wikipedia.

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  2. #2 Faisal Mosque — 300,000 seats

    mosque in Islamabad (Pakistan)

    The Faisal Mosque is the national mosque of Pakistan, located in Islamabad, the capital of the country. It is the sixth-largest mosque in the world and located on the foothills of Margalla Hills. It is named after the late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. Designed by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay, the mosque features a contemporary design consisting of eight sides of concrete shell and is inspired by the design of a typical Bedouin tent. Read more on Wikipedia.

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  3. #3 Raiwind Markaz — 150,000 seats

    mosque in Punjab, Pakistan

    Raiwind Markaz is a complex consisting of a main mosque, Islamic madrasa, and residential areas located in Raiwind city, near Lahore, Pakistan, and is the home of the Tablighi Jamaat in Pakistan. It attracts many people to its yearly gathering, including international visitors. Read more on Wikipedia.

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  4. #4 Istiqlal Mosque — 120,000 seats

    mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia

    Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the ninth largest mosque in the world in terms of worshipper capacity. Built to commemorate Indonesian independence, this national mosque of Indonesia was named "Istiqlal", an Arabic word for "independence". The mosque was opened to the public on 22 February 1978. Within Jakarta, the mosque is positioned next to Merdeka Square, the Jakarta Cathedral (Catholic), and also of the Immanuel Church (Reformed). Read more on Wikipedia.

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  5. #5 Badshahi Mosque — 100,000 seats

    mosque in Lahore, Pakistan

    The Badshahi Mosque is a Mughal-era imperial mosque located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It was constructed between 1671 and 1673 under emperor Aurangzeb, opposite to the Lahore Fort in the northern outskirts of the historic Walled City. It is widely considered to be an iconic landmark of the country. Read more on Wikipedia.

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  6. #6 MUSALA AL EID — 95,000 seats

    Mosque in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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  7. #7 Grand Jamia Mosque, Lahore — 70,000 seats

    mosque in Pakistan

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  8. #8 Çamlıca Mosque — 63,000 seats

    mosque in İstanbul, Turkey

    The Grand Çamlıca Mosque is a landmark complex for Islamic worship which was completed and opened on 7 March 2019. The mosque stands astride Çamlıca Hill in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul and is visible from much of the centre of the city. The complex incorporates an art gallery, library, and conference hall. It can hold up to 63,000 worshippers at a time. Read more on Wikipedia.

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  9. #9 Al-Markaz Al-Islami Mosque — 50,000 seats

    mosque in Indonesia

    Al-Markaz Al-Islami Mosque is a mosque located in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The construction begun in 1994 and the mosque was completed in 1996. With maximum capacity of 10,000 pilgrims, building area of 6,932 m2, and site area of 10,000 m2, it serves as one of the biggest centers of Islamic religious activity in Southeast Asia. The building has three floors and made of granite stones, and it faces Masjid Raya Makassar street. Read more on Wikipedia.

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  10. #10 Al Shaab Mosque — 45,000 seats

    mosque in Sana'a, Yemen

    Al-Saleh Mosque is a modern mosque in Sana'a that is the largest in Yemen. It lies in the southern outskirts of the city, south of Al Sabeen Maternal Hospital. It was inaugurated in November 2008 by Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh. The mosque, 27,300 square metres (294,000 sq ft) in size, has a central hall that is 13,596 square metres (146,350 sq ft) with an occupancy capacity of 44,000. The building cost nearly US$60 million to construct. Open to non-Muslims, the mosque is frequented... Read more on Wikipedia.

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