U:8 L:2 The Holy Mosque at Makkah

In which year did King Fahd lay the foundation stone for the new addition to the Holy Mosque?

• 1408 AH

• 1409 AH

• 1410 AH

• 1411 AH

Which side of the Holy Mosque received the new annex?

• Eastern side

• Northern side

• Southern side

• Western side

How many floors does the new annex have in total?

• Two floors

• Three floors

• Four floors

• Five floors

How many new minarets were built during this expansion?

• One minaret

• Two minarets

• Three minarets

• Four minarets

What was specifically installed to assist elderly pilgrims?

• Elevators

• Ramps

• Escalators

• Moving walkways

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a new addition to the mosque?

• TV studio

• Telephones

• Security cameras

• Loud speakers

How many pilgrims can the expanded mosque accommodate during Hajj?

• Half a million

• Three-quarters of a million

• One million

• Two million

How is ventilation provided in the ground and first floors?

• Through air conditioning only

• Through windows and doors

• Through ceiling vents

• Through underground ducts

What was created outside the mosque as part of the expansion?

• A large plaza

• A parking structure

• A garden area

• A shopping area

What is the main benefit of the mosque's expansion according to the text?

• It provides more shopping facilities

• It increases tourism

• It allows pilgrims to pray easily without problems

• It creates more jobs