Macca Majid is located southwest of Charminar in the old city. The construction of Macca Masjid was started by Mohammad Qutb Shah (1611-26 A.D.) of Golkonda in 1617 A.D. but was completed by Aurangzeb in 1693 A.D. This is the principal mosque in Hyderabad city, with a typical specimen of florid Qutb Shahi architecture.

The main hall of the mosque measures 75 feet in height, 220 feet in width, and 180 feet in length. Fifteen arches support the roof of the main hall, five on each of the three sides. A wall rises on the fourth side to provide Mihrab. It accommodates more than ten thousand persons to offer prayers.

The main structure of the mosque is sandwiched between two massive octagonal columns made out of a single piece of granite. Of the four sides of the roof of the main mosque, the ramparts are made of granite planks in the shape of inverted conches.

The mosque is held in great reverence across the Islamic world since it is said that some of the bricks on an arch to its northern side are made of earth brought from Mecca.

Details of executions of works

Fixing of tarpaulin sheet along the arches vertically in the domes, to prevent dust/debris from entering in other areas of the mosque

Erection of chandelier casing

Erection of a casing made of plywood and Sal wood to protect the 'chandelier' from debris falling on it in   a dome

Erection of steel scaffolding

Before the scaffolding the steels

After the scaffolding the steels

Fixing of 8 mm thick on top of the Boards inscribed with Arabic words

Before the plywood sample

After fixing the plywood on the board Covering the board with green mesh

Plastering works to the internal dome

During plastering works

During chipping of loose plaster and After Cebara finished 

Grouting works

Insertion of nozzle pipes in to the masonry walls and pressure grouting with grouting material with the help of pump

Restoration of Cornices

Engaging skilled art Masons for Ornamental Plastering and Cornice works

Before condition of Meharba            After Conservation work to the Meharba

Restoration of Cornices (wherever damaged) with molding and decorative bands in the Internal domes at window level using traditional lime mortar

Lime washing works

Lime washing four coats with white/color of approved quality to give an even shade in the Internal domes

Conservation to the Internal domes after lime washing works 

After the work