New Grand Mosque minarets ignite debate on Zamzam water sources

MAKKAH: The Saudi Binladin Group is constructing two 420-meter high minarets as part of the ongoing Grand Mosque expansion.

Construction of the new structures has raised concerns as consultancy studies have pointed out that work in the area could dry up Zamzam water sources. The first minaret will be constructed on the northeast side, while the other will be located in the northwest side.