The biggest clock in the world is the Abraj Al Bait Clock Tower in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is part of the Abraj Al Bait complex, also known as the Makkah Royal Clock Tower. Here are some key facts about this enormous clock:
- Diameter of the Clock Face: 43 meters (141 feet).
- Height of the Tower: 601 meters (1,971 feet), making it one of the tallest buildings in the world.
- Visible Distance: The clock face is visible from up to 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) away.
- Illumination: It is lit by two million LED lights and has 21,000 white and green lights that signal prayer times.
- Construction: Completed in 2012, the clock sits atop the tower, which is part of a hotel complex overlooking the Masjid al-Haram, the holiest site in Islam.
The clock tower is an iconic landmark of modern Mecca and serves as a focal point for millions of pilgrims visiting the city.
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