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infographic: Inside the corridors of the Holy Haramain The Glass Dome

A cover of beautiful and strong crystal glass that is heat and break resistant, shaped in a half spherical dome. Along with brass covered with gold, crystal, and decorated glass, all covering the station of prophet Ibrahim peace be upon him inside the Tawaf area.

Weight: 1.750 kgm

Height: 1.3 meters

Inner diameter: 40 cm

Outer diameter: 80 cm

Thickness: 20 cm

Sheikh Al-Sha'rawi suggested to King Saud to place the stone of 'Maqam Ibrahim' inside a small dome of unbreakable glass instead of the old station which was a large building that restricted the Pilgrims.