While most pilgrims in Mecca understandably become immersed in prayers, many will also discover a bustling city of bazaars and souks, fine dining and succulent street-side snacks, and international shopping malls. Day trips include excursions and short hikes into the surrounding desert. Pilgrims can visit Jabal-al-Noor, where Muslims believe the Prophet received his first revelation, and Jabal-al-Thawr, where the Prophet hid from his persecutors.
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