Aerial shots of Saudi Arabia's mosques – in pictures

  • Al Masjid an Nabawi, also known as The Prophet’s Mosque, in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. All photos: SPA
    Al Masjid an Nabawi, also known as The Prophet’s Mosque, in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. All photos: SPA
  • More than 14 million worshippers prayed at The Prophet’s Mosque in the first 20 days of Ramadan.
    More than 14 million worshippers prayed at The Prophet’s Mosque in the first 20 days of Ramadan.
  • Plans are in motion to build a kindergarten at the site, to allow parents to concentrate fully on prayer.
    Plans are in motion to build a kindergarten at the site, to allow parents to concentrate fully on prayer.
  • An aerial view of The Prophet’s Mosque.
    An aerial view of The Prophet’s Mosque.
  • Millions of iftar meals have been served at The Prophet’s Mosque throughout Ramadan.
    Millions of iftar meals have been served at The Prophet’s Mosque throughout Ramadan.
  • Masjid Al Haram Mosque in Makkah.
    Masjid Al Haram Mosque in Makkah.
  • Masjid Al Haram can hold one million worshippers. Photo: SPA
    Masjid Al Haram can hold one million worshippers. Photo: SPA
  • Masjid Al Haram covers an area of 356,800 square metres.
    Masjid Al Haram covers an area of 356,800 square metres.
  • A bird's eye view of Masjid Al Haram Mosque, Makkah.
    A bird's eye view of Masjid Al Haram Mosque, Makkah.