The expansion, in the northern part of the Grand Mosque, will be executed in an area estimated to cover 356,000 sq. meters. The expansion will accommodate 1.2 million worshippers. It will include construction of four gigantic bridges for visitors and Umrah performers to go from the northern courtyards inside the Grand Mosque. King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Gate, with two minarets on top, will be built in the northern courtyards. This expansion is one-and-a half times larger than previous expansions of the Grand Mosque. Four floors will be built and equipped with latest electrical and mechanical systems. The external courtyards, which will be protected against sunlight, will be linked with the first Saudi expansion and Mas'a by several bridges to improve safety for visitors and Umrah performers. __
