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abumuhannadh · February 27th, 2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerZavatar

so the minaret towers are about the height of the Big Ben Tower

hmm, if so, it is now easy to imagine how BB would look like near this monster.

Roukaya19 · February 27th, 2011, 06:05 PM

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Big Ben and Makkah Clock Tower ...compare http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?searchID=49775055

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Eric Offereins · February 27th, 2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by abumuhannadh

hmm, if so, it is now easy to imagine how BB would look like near this monster.

the beauty and the beast?

DinoVabec · February 27th, 2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Roukaya19

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Big Ben and Makkah Clock Tower ...compare http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?searchID=49775055

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That's seriously funny..

abumuhannadh · February 28th, 2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Offereins

the beauty and the beast?

rather the "David and Goliath"

Sramaya · February 28th, 2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by abumuhannadh

rather the "David and Goliath"

+1

charles54 · February 28th, 2011, 12:28 PM

i had to search for big ben! clock tower looks epic any sign of the crescent?

DreaM1981 · February 28th, 2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Makkawi.Pk

since you seem to be the insider here, can you enlighten us on the crescent? will it be raised by cranes? will it be built on the site? will it be lifted by a helicopter?

The crescent will be raised by cranes Inshallah (God willing).

It was supposed to be raised as four pieces but now there is a decision (under studying) to be assembled first then to be raised and installed as one piece.

abumuhannadh · February 28th, 2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DreaM1981

The crescent will be raised by cranes Inshallah (God willing).

It was supposed to be raised as four pieces but now there is a decision (under studying) to be assembled first then to be raised and installed as one piece.

WOW, that would be a sight to behold.

i hope i get to be in Makkah that day.

ibib · February 28th, 2011, 03:09 PM

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Makkah by Mai (♥), on Flickr

dc88 · February 28th, 2011, 03:47 PM

wonder why it takes to long for the crest to be manufactured ? part by part..what is it made of? r they waiting for a muslim Holiday b4 the installment?

CrazyDave · March 1st, 2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DreaM1981

The crescent will be raised by cranes Inshallah (God willing).

It was supposed to be raised as four pieces but now there is a decision (under studying) to be assembled first then to be raised and installed as one piece.

That would sure be one massive lift. That Crescent is really big.

No1_Saint · March 1st, 2011, 09:06 AM

OMG! Just get finished already. lol

It will be interesting to see this building in context to the entire redevelopment of the area. If only I could visit. (This is not an attempt to start a massive argument over whether or not we should be allowed to visit...I am a Mormon and can't go to the Salt Lake Temple...not matter how much I want to). Oh well...such is life.

KillerZavatar · March 1st, 2011, 04:00 PM

i dont think they will lift the crescent in one way up. it would really surprise me if they did and probably one epic thing, but will not happen

Roukaya19 · March 1st, 2011, 04:25 PM

Beautiful Pic!

image hosted on flickr

construction par Youssef_Ahmed, sur Flickr

Roukaya19 · March 1st, 2011, 06:30 PM

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I <3 MAKKAH par Hadiah Alajmi, sur Flickr

image hosted on flickr

ساعة مكة تسقي الأروح عزة المؤمن بـ « الله أكبر » par Hadiah Alajmi, sur Flickr

DreaM1981 · March 1st, 2011, 09:06 PM

That was only a proposal and it was under studying and they find it very difficult to be done.

Now the idea of installation of the crescent as four pieces sounds to be the logic one.

total weight of the crescent is over than 35 tons and more than 3 cranes are supposed to work in parallel to carry it at once which means installation of more cranes and to carry the crescent using the three cranes together at same time is almost impossible specially for two reasons 1) difficulty to install new cranes now 2) direction of wind.

now the decision is to install it as four piece + the base (total = 5)

Blue Flame · March 2nd, 2011, 01:59 AM

Wow, great pictures. This is truly one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.

Roukaya19 · March 2nd, 2011, 03:35 AM

Outage as fire hits Makkah clock tower

By BADEA ABU AL-NAJA | ARAB NEWS

Published: Mar 1, 2011 23:19 Updated: Mar 2, 2011 01:46

MAKKAH: A massive fire that broke out in one of the towers of the King Abdul Aziz Endowment building — home to the tallest clock tower — in Makkah on Tuesday frightened pilgrims at the Grand Mosque.

The fire resulted in a power outage at the residential towers for more than an hour, sources told Arab News. There were no reports of deaths or injuries.

Firefighters rushed to the site and evacuated residents from the building with the help of members of the public. The Civil Defense also cut power connections to the tower as part of efforts to contain the blaze. Witnesses said they saw clouds of smoke billowing out of the building.

According to preliminary reports, the fire started in the generator room. Power supply to the towers resumed soon after the fire was put out.

Lt. Col. Ali Al-Muntashri, spokesman of the Civil Defense, said his department sent 15 rescue teams and 10 first-aid teams to the site.

An investigation has been launched to ascertain the cause of the fire, he said.

The Saudi Electricity Company also sent five teams to tackle the problem.

http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article293518.ece

Firefighters get ready to reach to the top of the Makkah clocktower on Tuesday. (SPA)

A combo photo shows firefighters putting down the blaze at the Makkah clock tower on Tuesday. (SPA)

Kibbitzers gather near the Makkah clocktower to watch fighters do their job. (SPA)

Roukaya19 · March 2nd, 2011, 04:06 AM

Old pic ...but nice!

image hosted on flickr

- par Jood Saad [ PHOTOGRAPHY ], sur Flickr

February 28th, 2011, 03:09 PM	#7310
ibib Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,024 Likes (Received): 121	image hosted on flickr Makkah by Mai (♥), on Flickr __________________ Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve. Dr. Napoleon Hill

March 1st, 2011, 09:06 PM	#7317
DreaM1981 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 551 Likes (Received): 0	That was only a proposal and it was under studying and they find it very difficult to be done. Now the idea of installation of the crescent as four pieces sounds to be the logic one. total weight of the crescent is over than 35 tons and more than 3 cranes are supposed to work in parallel to carry it at once which means installation of more cranes and to carry the crescent using the three cranes together at same time is almost impossible specially for two reasons 1) difficulty to install new cranes now 2) direction of wind. now the decision is to install it as four piece + the base (total = 5) __________________ DreaM1981

March 2nd, 2011, 01:59 AM	#7318
Blue Flame Get Silly! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lexington,KY Posts: 1,573 Likes (Received): 22	Wow, great pictures. This is truly one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. __________________ A cynic is nothing but a realist with experience.

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February 27th, 2011, 06:05 PM	#7302
Roukaya19 Makkah Reporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Montréal Posts: 8,003 Likes (Received): 1430	Posted before... Big Ben and Makkah Clock Tower ...compare http://skyscraperpage.com/diagrams/?searchID=49775055 -

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charles54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,459 Likes (Received): 1	i had to search for big ben! clock tower looks epic any sign of the crescent?

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dc88 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: aLMaSor-Philippines Posts: 422 Likes (Received): 1	wonder why it takes to long for the crest to be manufactured ? part by part..what is it made of? r they waiting for a muslim Holiday b4 the installment?

March 1st, 2011, 09:06 AM	#7313
No1_Saint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 240 Likes (Received): 1	OMG! Just get finished already. lol It will be interesting to see this building in context to the entire redevelopment of the area. If only I could visit. (This is not an attempt to start a massive argument over whether or not we should be allowed to visit...I am a Mormon and can't go to the Salt Lake Temple...not matter how much I want to). Oh well...such is life.

March 1st, 2011, 04:00 PM	#7314
KillerZavatar also known as Wally Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Duisburg Posts: 5,052 Likes (Received): 269	i dont think they will lift the crescent in one way up. it would really surprise me if they did and probably one epic thing, but will not happen

March 1st, 2011, 04:25 PM	#7315
Roukaya19 Makkah Reporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Montréal Posts: 8,003 Likes (Received): 1430	Beautiful Pic! image hosted on flickr construction par Youssef_Ahmed, sur Flickr

March 1st, 2011, 06:30 PM	#7316
Roukaya19 Makkah Reporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Montréal Posts: 8,003 Likes (Received): 1430	image hosted on flickr I <3 MAKKAH par Hadiah Alajmi, sur Flickr image hosted on flickr ساعة مكة تسقي الأروح عزة المؤمن بـ « الله أكبر » par Hadiah Alajmi, sur Flickr

March 2nd, 2011, 03:35 AM	#7319
Roukaya19 Makkah Reporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Montréal Posts: 8,003 Likes (Received): 1430	Outage as fire hits Makkah clock tower By BADEA ABU AL-NAJA \| ARAB NEWS Published: Mar 1, 2011 23:19 Updated: Mar 2, 2011 01:46 MAKKAH: A massive fire that broke out in one of the towers of the King Abdul Aziz Endowment building — home to the tallest clock tower — in Makkah on Tuesday frightened pilgrims at the Grand Mosque. The fire resulted in a power outage at the residential towers for more than an hour, sources told Arab News. There were no reports of deaths or injuries. Firefighters rushed to the site and evacuated residents from the building with the help of members of the public. The Civil Defense also cut power connections to the tower as part of efforts to contain the blaze. Witnesses said they saw clouds of smoke billowing out of the building. According to preliminary reports, the fire started in the generator room. Power supply to the towers resumed soon after the fire was put out. Lt. Col. Ali Al-Muntashri, spokesman of the Civil Defense, said his department sent 15 rescue teams and 10 first-aid teams to the site. An investigation has been launched to ascertain the cause of the fire, he said. The Saudi Electricity Company also sent five teams to tackle the problem. http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article293518.ece Firefighters get ready to reach to the top of the Makkah clocktower on Tuesday. (SPA) A combo photo shows firefighters putting down the blaze at the Makkah clock tower on Tuesday. (SPA) Kibbitzers gather near the Makkah clocktower to watch fighters do their job. (SPA)

March 2nd, 2011, 04:06 AM	#7320
Roukaya19 Makkah Reporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Montréal Posts: 8,003 Likes (Received): 1430	Old pic ...but nice! image hosted on flickr - par Jood Saad [ PHOTOGRAPHY ], sur Flickr