Ascend to the Site of the Revelation: The Ka'aba may be the holiest site in Islam, but the history of the religion starts in Mecca's surrounding desert. Just outside the city is Ghar Hira (Cave of Hira), on Jabal Al Nur. Your Hajj/Ummrah group leader can organize an excursion to…
Things To Do in Mecca
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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.
- Religious Site
Al Haram (the Holy Mosque)
The focal point for a fifth of the world’s population when in prayer is the Ka’aba, the cube-shaped building in the middle of the Haram — literally “the sanctuary”. At prayer time, the mosque can fill to its 800,000 capacity. This is the only mosque in the world where worshippers…Haram
- Historic Site
Ghar Hira (Cave of Hira)
This rocky mount is the site of the Ghar Hira (Cave of Hira). Muslims believe the Prophet Muhammad would retreat and meditate here regularly before he received his first revelations from the angel Jibreel (Gabriel). As the cave is only 270m (886 ft.) above ground level, many pilgrims… - Historic Site
Ghar al Thawr (Cave of the Bull)
Muslims believe the prophet Muhammad and his companion Abu Bakr hid in the Ghar al Thawr (the Bull’s Cave) after fleeing Mecca into exile. As their persecutors knew they were heading to Medina, the prophet Muhammed and Abu Bakr headed in the opposite direction to avoid detection. Few…Misfalah - Historic Site
Jabal ar Rahmah
It's here on the plain of Arafat that around 3 million Muslims congregate on the Day of Standing during the annual Hajj pilgrimage and atone for their sins, make pledges for their future, and pray for blessings from God. Muslims believe Adam and Eve were shown mercy and forgiven for…
