Masjid al-Haram's Expansion: From Umar's Short Wall to Zamzam-Water Robots

Masjid al-Haram is located within the boundaries of the Haram zone of Mecca, a sacred precinct where certain actions allowed elsewhere are strictly prohibited. This area, believed by Muslims to have been chosen and sanctified by God, imposes special conditions on those who enter. Acts such as hunting, uprooting plants, or carrying weapons are forbidden. This sacredness elevates the importance of the mosque and necessitates constant attention to its structure, cleanliness, and accessibility.