It lies 300 metres from the world’s largest mosque and the most sacred site in Islam, the Great Mosque of Mecca, which millions of pilgrims journey to each year.

The Royal Mecca Clock Tower, part of a complex housing a hotel and shopping mall, towers over the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia — It is an architectural absurdity ...

Muslim pilgrims pray inside the Grand Mosque, with the Mecca Clock lit up in the background, on the first day of the fasting month of Ramadan in Mecca. Reuters The recent architectural ...

An aerial view of the Mecca Royal Clock Tower, in the holy city of Mecca Credit: AFP 12 The structure is located just 300 metres away from Islam's most sacred site, the Great Mosque of Mecca ...

A particular video clip captured a stunning streak of lightning striking the top of the iconic Clock Tower, illuminating the night sky for an astonishing four seconds.

Facing the mosque’s main entrance is the centerpiece, the monumental Makkah Royal Clock Tower, the fourth tallest building in the world. Makkah is an alternative spelling of the city’s name.

The video showed a thick streak of lightning hitting the top of the Clock Tower and light up the sky for a good 4 seconds. Heavy rain brought relief to the faithful at the Grand Mosque. A video clip ...

A video that has gone viral online showed the moment Saudi Arabia’s famous Clock Tower - overlooking the Kaaba in Mecca - was hit by lightning. Photographer Youssef Bajjash captured the moment ...

It lies 300 metres from the world's largest mosque and the most sacred site in Islam, the Great Mosque of Mecca, which millions of pilgrims journey to each year.