#برج_الساعة #مكه🕋 #٢٠٢٥ #todaywether💫⛈️🌩️ #haram_view_from_clock_tower The Makkah Royal Clock Tower - SL RaschThe Makkah Royal Clock Tower, with its prominent crescent moon, is a central feature of the Abraj Al-Bait complex in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, completed in 2012. The fiberglass and gold mosaic crescent, weighing 35 tons and featuring a diameter of 21 meters, was manufactured in Dubai and installed in 2011. It also houses living quarters and a mosque within its structure. Construction & Design: Completion: The entire Makkah Royal Clock Tower complex was completed in 2012, with the crescent being installed earlier in 2011. Crescent Details: The crescent is a fiberglass-backed, gold mosaic structure, measuring 21 meters in diameter and weighing approximately 35 tons. Manufacturer: Premier Composite Technologies manufactured the crescent in Dubai. Logistics: It was transported to Makkah in ten separate sections and assembled on location. Internal Features: The 6-tonne crescent features a four-story living area, including a lounge, prayer room, kitchen, and other service areas. History and Context: Part of a Larger Complex: The clock tower is the main symbol of the Abraj Al-Bait, a complex of seven towers located near the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Purpose: The clocks were originally intended to show Makkah's local time but were ultimately adjusted to Arabian Standard Time. Cultural Significance: The complex was built on the site of the historic Ajyad Fortress and symbolizes the city's development and the significance of timekeeping in Islam. Visitor Experience: Clock Tower Museum: The tower houses a museum dedicated to the history and significance of the Makkah Clock and Islamic astronomy. Observation Decks: Visitors can access observation decks at 1,831 and 1,290 feet for panoramic views of Makkah. Minaret: The thin, golden minaret at the summit of the tower houses a research center and exhibition space. - @makkahofficial100