Makkah LiveLive Streaming from Makkah — Masjid al-Haram & the Haramain
Masjid al-Haram (the Grand Mosque) is the holiest mosque in Islam and the qibla toward which Muslims face in prayer. It sits in the heart of Makkah (Mecca) in western Saudi Arabia and surrounds the Holy Kaaba — first built by the Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismail (peace be upon them). Together with Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah, it forms the Haramain — the two holy mosques visited around the clock by millions of worshippers and pilgrims from every corner of the world.
The Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in the world, accommodating more than two million worshippers at peak times during the Hajj season and the holy month of Ramadan. It also houses the Sa’i pathway between Safa and Marwa, the Station of Ibrahim (Maqam Ibrahim), and the Well of Zamzam.
The Holy Kaaba — Live HD Camera from Mecca
The Holy Kaaba is the most sacred site in Islam and the qibla toward which more than a billion Muslims face in prayer five times a day. It stands at the center of Masjid al-Haram, built by the Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismail (peace be upon them) at the command of Allah.
The Kaaba covers roughly 145 square meters and is wrapped in a black silk Kiswah embroidered with gold thread, replaced each year on the Day of Arafah. The Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad) sits in its eastern corner, with the Yemeni Corner directly opposite. Our broadcast offers close-up live shots of the Kaaba and the continuous tawaf 24 hours a day.
Official live cameras inside Masjid al-Haram broadcast Makkah Live around the clock, both online and via satellite on the Saudi Quran TV channel. You can watch the Mecca live stream now from any device — phone, tablet, smart TV or computer — without installing any app or tuning a satellite receiver.
Saudi Quran TV Channel
One of the backup feeds on this page is the Saudi Quran TV channel (قناة القرآن الكريم) — the official Saudi television channel run by the Saudi Broadcasting Authority, launched as a permanent platform for the recitation of the Word of Allah. It carries the five daily prayers live from Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi, the Friday khutbahs, the Taraweeh and Qiyam prayers in Ramadan, and recitations by leading Saudi reciters 24 hours a day, year-round.
What you’ll see in the Makkah Live broadcast today
- Live HD camera shots of the Holy Kaaba in Mecca, broadcast online and via satellite 24 hours a day
- The continuous tawaf of worshippers and pilgrims around the Kaaba
- The five daily prayers led by the imams of the Haram
- The Friday khutbah and prayer live every week
- The Taraweeh and Qiyam prayers throughout Ramadan
- The Eid prayers and rites of Hajj and Umrah
- The Saudi Quran TV channel as a backup feed, with recitations by leading reciters
Prayer Times in Makkah
At the top of this page you’ll find today’s prayer times for Makkah, calculated using the official Umm al-Qura method, with a live countdown to the next adhan. For the full year-round schedule visit the Makkah prayer times page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch Makkah Live now, in HD, 24/7?
Yes. You can watch Makkah Live (Mecca live) on this page right now, 24 hours a day in HD. The broadcast shows the Holy Kaaba, the continuous tawaf and the five daily prayers from inside Masjid al-Haram, free, online, with no app to install.
How do I watch Makkah Live by satellite?
The official Saudi Quran TV channel (قناة القرآن الكريم) carries the Makkah Live broadcast on Arabsat and Nilesat. Satellite frequencies are updated periodically, so the most reliable way to watch is right here on this page — the same live feed plays online on phone, tablet, smart TV and computer, without a satellite receiver.
Can I watch Makkah and Madinah live on the same site?
Yes. This page streams Makkah Live from Masjid al-Haram, and our companion page streams Madinah Live from Masjid an-Nabawi — together known as the Haramain (the two holy mosques). Both run 24/7 in HD, free.
Is the live stream of Masjid al-Haram available 24 hours a day?
Yes. The live broadcast from the Grand Mosque runs 24/7, year-round, including the tawaf around the Holy Kaaba, the five daily prayers, the Friday khutbah, and the Taraweeh prayers in Ramadan.
What is the Saudi Quran TV channel?
The Quran TV channel (قناة القرآن الكريم) is an official Saudi television channel run by the Saudi Broadcasting Authority. It broadcasts the prayers from Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah, alongside Quran recitations by leading reciters, 24/7. This page carries the Quran TV channel feed as one of its backup streams.
Is the live stream broadcast in HD?
Yes. The live broadcast is available in HD and can be watched on phone, tablet, or desktop without installing any app.
What is the Kiswah of the Kaaba?
The Kiswah is the black silk covering of the Holy Kaaba, embroidered with gold and silver thread bearing Quranic verses. It is hand-woven at the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswah in Makkah, and replaced once a year on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah — the Day of Arafah — during the Hajj season.
Does the tawaf around the Kaaba ever stop?
The tawaf continues 24 hours a day, pausing only briefly during the establishment of the five daily prayers. The number of pilgrims rises sharply during Ramadan and the Hajj season.
What are the daily prayer times at Masjid al-Haram?
Prayer times shift each day with the position of the sun. You can see today’s times for Makkah in the prayer-times strip at the top of this page, with a live countdown to the next adhan.
When does the Taraweeh prayer start at Masjid al-Haram?
Taraweeh begins immediately after the Isha prayer every night during Ramadan and is broadcast live on this page without interruption.
Who are the imams of Masjid al-Haram?
Notable imams include Sheikh Abdul Rahman as-Sudais, Sheikh Maher al-Muaiqly, Sheikh Saud ash-Shuraim, Sheikh Saleh Al Talib, Sheikh Faisal Ghazzawi, Sheikh Bandar Balila, and Sheikh Yasser ad-Dosari.
What should I do if the stream stops?
Use the Stream 2 or Stream 3 buttons under the player to switch between the three backup sources — Masjid al-Haram, the Saudi Quran TV channel, and the Holy Kaaba feed.